| 释义 |
mincing
—mincing /ˈmɪn.sɪŋ/
Ⅰ adjective (SPEECH) ► F0 describes a way of speaking that is too delicate and not direct enough: » She found herself irritated by the interviewer's mincing way of asking questions.Thesaurus+: ↑Digressing and being indirect or evasive , ↑Moving in order to avoid contact , ↑Not saying much
Ⅱ adjective (WALK) ► F0 describes an artificial way of walking with small, delicate steps: » He took short, mincing steps.Thesaurus+: ↑Moving gently on foot |