mealymouthed
英:['mi:li:maʊðd] 美: ['milimaʊðd]
mealymouthed 基本解释
adj.转弯抹角说的,不敢直说的;
英英释义
mealymouthed[ 'mi:limauðd ]
adj.hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy"a mealymouthed politician"
同义词:mealy-mouthed
mealymouthed 相关例句
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