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evasive

🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈveɪsɪv/🇺🇸 US/i'veisiv/
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Deliberately vague or indirect; avoiding giving clear answers or information

含糊其辞的;回避的;闪烁其词的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
eout of, former
+
vasgo, walk
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=evasive

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her evasive answer only raised more questions and suspicions about her motives.

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