evasiveness
noun [ U ] uk/ɪˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/ us/ɪˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/
回避;闪烁其辞
the act of giving an answer that is not direct or clear, especially because you do not want to give an honest answer
People intentionally use evasiveness to avoid answering hard questions. 人们故意闪烁其辞来避免回答尖锐的问题。
Her evasiveness only increased his annoyance. 她的回避让他更加气恼。
躲避，回避，躲闪
the act of doing something or of moving in a particular way to avoid something happening, especially something bad
The new aircraft cannot match the speed or evasiveness of the older plane. 新型飞机的速度和躲避能力无法与老式的相提并论。
The player’s evasiveness, skill, and speed make her an asset to the team. 球员的躲闪能力、技巧和速度使她成为球队的优势。
See: evasive
- More examples
- A person could tell a truth with sufficient evasiveness to avoid revealing what he wants to keep hidden.
- His evasiveness feels at odds with the bold songs he's written.
- Offensive precision and defensive evasiveness are strong indicators of a fighter's prowess in this sport.