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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 English
palterother
=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.

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