pussyfoot
US /ˈpʊs.i.fʊt/
UK /ˈpʊs.i.fʊt/
动词
小心翼翼地走, 闪烁其词
to move or act very cautiously and quietly, especially to avoid attracting attention or causing trouble
示例:
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He tried to pussyfoot around the sleeping dog so it wouldn't wake up.
他试图小心翼翼地绕过睡着的狗，以免吵醒它。
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The politician was accused of pussyfooting around the controversial issue.
这位政客被指责在有争议的问题上闪烁其词。