mealy-mouthed

英 美
  • adj.说话拐弯抹角的;说话委婉的
  • down adv.向下prep.沿着...而下adj.向下的;消沉的;无礼的n.绒毛;汗毛v.击倒;打败;吞下;被抑制
Adjective:
  1. hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy;

    "a mealymouthed politician"

    1. Don't be so mealy-mouthed, say what you mean!
      别这麽绕弯子了,有话直说吧!

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