Weasel word
大学 College<美>含糊其词的话, 模棱两可的话
📖 牛津释义
weasel word
(infml 口 esp US) word or expression that reduces the force of what one is saying, used when one wishes to avoid committing oneself to a definite statement 含糊其辞的推脱话.
🧩 词语组成解析
weasel
['wi:zl]
n. 鼬鼠，黄鼠狼;狡猾的人;卑劣的人;
vi. 躲避，躲闪（承诺、责任等）;含糊其辞;
word
[wɝd]
n. 单词;话语;诺言;消息;
vt. 措辞，用词;用言语表达;
vi. 讲话;
🗣️ 情景例句
Why were you out of work for so long?
你为何这么久没有工作？
But this doesn't mean that Mr. Li is a bookworm.
但这并不意味着李先生是个书呆子。
The man was ordered to pay $3,500 for the cost of the trip.
此人被责令交付旅费3，500英镑，