Mealy-mouthed
说话转弯抹角的, 不必开门见山说的, 说话时过分注意选择字眼的, 说话不真诚的
📖 牛津释义
mealy-mouthed
adj
(derog贬) not willing to speak plainly 不愿直言的; 说话拐弯抹角的
Don't be so mealy-mouthed, say what you mean! 别这麽绕弯子了, 有话直说吧!
🧩 词语组成解析
vt. 装腔作势地说(mouth的过去式与过去分词形式)
🗣️ 情景例句
You really must try and take more care.
你一定要更当心一点。
Our plan is the best and the safest, you see.
正如你所见到的,我们的计划是最完美,最安全的。
Can we go and have a drink after that?
种完这棵树后我们能去喝点水吗?
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