| 释义 |
pal·ter
\ˈpȯltə(r)\ intransitive verb
(paltered ; paltered ; paltering \-t(ə)riŋ\ ; palters)
Etymology: origin unknown
1. : to act insincerely or deceitfully : play false : use trickery : equivocate : play fast and loose
< Romans, that have spoke the word, and will not palter — Shakespeare >
2. : to haggle or chaffer in doing business : bargain or parley especially with the intent of delay or compromise
Synonyms: see lie |