wishy-washy
US /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɑː.ʃi/
UK /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/
形容詞
1.
模棱兩可的, 優柔寡斷的
lacking in decisiveness, strength of character, or clear purpose; weak and indecisive
範例:
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The candidate gave a wishy-washy answer to the reporter's question.
候選人對記者的提問給出了一個模棱兩可的回答。
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I'm tired of his wishy-washy leadership style.
我受夠了他那種優柔寡斷的領導風格。
2.
平淡的, 淡色的
pale or weak in color or flavor
範例:
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The tea was a bit wishy-washy because she didn't let it steep long enough.
茶有點淡，因為她泡的時間不夠長。
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I don't like that wishy-washy blue on the walls.
我不喜歡牆上那種淡得發白的藍色。