circumlocution
US /ˌsɝː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌsɝː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/
名词
1.
迂回, 婉转, 冗长
the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive
示例:
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His speech was full of circumlocution, avoiding the main issue.
他的演讲充满了迂回，避开了主要问题。
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The politician's answer was a masterclass in circumlocution.
这位政治家的回答是迂回的典范。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词