evasive (B1)
カタカナ: イヴェイシヴ
IPA: /ɪˈveɪsɪv/
Definition
Tending to avoid or escape, especially by cleverness or trickery; not direct or straightforward.
意味: 特に巧妙さや策略を用いて、回避しようとする、あるいは逃げようとする様子。率直でなく、はぐらかすような態度。
Examples / 例文
His evasive answers made it clear he was hiding something. — His evasive answers made it clear he was hiding something.
The politician's evasive response to the question angered the reporters. — The politician's evasive response to the question angered the reporters.
Evasive の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Evasive:
How to Use Evasive
- evasive about (prepositional phrase)
- Avoiding direct discussion or commitment regarding a particular subject. — "He was evasive about his plans for the weekend."
- evasive of (prepositional phrase)
- Avoiding or escaping from something, especially a duty or responsibility. — "The company was accused of being evasive of its tax obligations."
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