释义 |
non-coˈmmittalism [f. non-committal + -ism.] Non-committal action, practice, state of mind, etc. (orig. U.S.)
1855Ogilivie Suppl., Non-committalism, in American politics, the practice or doctrine of not committing or pledging one's self. 1859Bartlett Dict. Amer. (ed. 2) s.v. (citing N.Y. Commercial Advertiser), On many points he..expresses his opinion with so many qualifications as to subject himself to the charge of non-committalism. 1891Review of Rev. May 456/1 An agnostic non-committalism. |