palter
UK/'pɒ:ltә/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To speak or act insincerely; to equivocate or be deliberately evasive; to trifle or haggle.
含糊其词，敷衍塞责；讨价还价
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpalterother
=palter
Example Sentences
- 1.
The witness refused to palter and provided honest testimony in court.
- 2.
Politicians often palter when questioned about controversial issues.
- 3.
He would not palter with the truth, no matter the consequences.