equivocate on a question 对问题含糊其辞
equivocate about the facts 对事实模糊不清
equivocate to avoid responsibility 为了逃避责任含糊其辞
1. He often equivocates when asked about his plans.
他在被问及计划时经常含糊其辞。
2. Politicians sometimes equivocate to avoid controversy.
政治家有时会含糊其辞以避免争议。
3. She equivocates instead of giving a straight answer.
她没有直接回答，而是含糊其辞。
A: Did he finish the report on time?
A：他按时完成报告了吗？
B: He equivocates when discussing deadlines.
B：他在谈到截止日期时总是含糊其辞。
1) 说话含糊，模棱两可
2) 避免直接回答或明确表态
3) 为了逃避责任而表达不清
1. 说话模糊，不明确
e.g. He tends to equivocate when asked difficult questions.
他在被问到难题时倾向于含糊其辞。
2. 含糊其辞以逃避责任或争议
e.g. The manager equivocated about the project delay.
经理对项目延误含糊其辞。
verb
1. To speak or act in a way that is intentionally vague or ambiguous, often to avoid committing oneself.
Synonym: hedge, prevaricate, be evasive