“含糊其词”常见的英文表达有 “be vague in one's speech”、“equivocate”(动词形式) 或 “use ambiguous language”。以下为具体解释和例句:
1、 be vague in one's speech
含义:字面意思是“在言语上模糊不清”,直接对应“含糊其词”中说话不清晰、不明确的意思。
例句:He always seems to be vague in his speech when asked about sensitive issues.(当被问到敏感问题时,他总是含糊其词。)
2、 equivocate(动词)
含义:指说话时故意含糊其辞,以避免明确表态或承担责任,带有一种有意模糊真相的意味。
例句:The politician equivocated when asked about his stance on the new tax policy.(当被问及对新税收政策的立场时,这位政客含糊其词。)
3、 use ambiguous language
含义:“ambiguous”意为“模棱两可的”,“use ambiguous language”即“使用模棱两可的语言”,与“含糊其词”意思相近。
例句:To avoid offending anyone, he used ambiguous language in his speech.(为了避免冒犯任何人,他在演讲中含糊其词。)