词汇 "half the truth is often a whole lie" 在中文的含义
"half the truth is often a whole lie" 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法
half the truth is often a whole lie
US /hæf ðə truːθ ɪz ˈɔːfən ə hoʊl laɪ/
UK /hɑːf ðə truːθ ɪz ˈɒfən ə həʊl laɪ/
成语
半句真话往往是通篇谎言
a statement that omits key details can be as deceptive as a complete falsehood
示例:
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He didn't mention he was there, and half the truth is often a whole lie.
他没提到他在场，而半句真话往往是通篇谎言。
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By leaving out the risks, the salesman proved that half the truth is often a whole lie.
推销员隐瞒了风险，证明了半句真话往往是通篇谎言。