Tergiversation
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What Does Tergiversation Mean?
- 推诿
- 含糊其辞
- 变卦
Tergiversation Pronunciation
/ˌtɜːr.dʒɪ.vɚˈseɪ.ʃən/
Tergiversation Definition
noun
Definition
the act of deliberately evasive or ambiguous behavior; the act of avoiding a straightforward answer or action
In ZH
故意模棱两可或模糊不清的行为；避免明确回答或行动的行为
How to Use Tergiversation in a Sentence
- His tergiversation made it difficult for us to understand his true intentions.
- Politicians often resort to tergiversation when they want to avoid committing to a position.
- Her tergiversation during the interview raised suspicions about her honesty.
- The company's tergiversation regarding the safety of its products led to public outrage.
- In debates, tergiversation can undermine a speaker's credibility.