pre·var·i·cate /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/ verb [intransitiveI, transitiveT] formal AVOIDto try to hide the truth by not answering questions directly 支吾,含糊其词 ‘I’m not sure, ’ he prevaricated. “我不肯定。”他支支吾吾道。
—prevarication /prɪˌværɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun [countableC, uncountableU]