pussyfoot
柯林斯词典
1. V-I If you say that someone is pussyfooting around, you are criticizing them for behaving in a too cautious way because they are not sure what to do and are afraid to commit themselves. (过于)谨慎行事[表不满]
Why don't they stop pussyfooting around and say what they really mean?
为什么他们不能不再小心翼翼,而是说出自己的心里话?
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pussyfoot /ˈpʊsɪˌfʊt/ (pussyfooting,pussyfooted,pussyfoots)
剑桥词典
- to avoid making a decision or expressing an opinion because you are uncertain or frightened about doing so
优柔寡断,缩手缩脚,畏首畏尾
Stop pussyfooting around/about and tell me what you really think . 别再吞吞吐吐的了,告诉我你的真实想法。 返回 pussyfoot