tergiversate
动词
英 [ˈtɜːdʒɪvəseɪt] 美 [tərˈdʒɪvərseɪt]
基本释义
vi.推托,背叛,自相矛盾
词根词缀
词根
vers
to turn; to be occupied with
+
词根
vert
to turn; to be occupied with
vers + vert = tergiversate
网络释义
改变立场；变节；背叛
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1、He is known for his ability to tergiversate and shift his opinions to suit the situation.
他以能够改变立场、根据情况变换观点而著称。
2、The politician's constant tergiversation on important issues has caused a loss of trust among the public.
这位政治家在重要问题上持续变节不定，导致公众对其失去了信任。
实用场景例句
商务邮件
The client tends to tergiversate during final negotiations, so we must secure a written agreement early.
客户在最终谈判时往往会推托反悔，因此我们必须尽早敲定书面协议。
学术写作
The politician's tendency to tergiversate severely undermines the credibility of his proposed policies.
该政客自相矛盾的倾向严重损害了其提出政策的可信度。
旅游出行
The tour guide tergiversated on the itinerary, leaving the whole group confused and frustrated.
导游在行程上自相矛盾，让全团人既困惑又沮丧。
日常对话
I can't believe he would tergiversate and side with them after promising to support us.
我不敢相信他在承诺支持我们之后竟然会背叛，站到他们那边去。
社交媒体
Did she really just tergiversate on her own statement from yesterday? Make up your mind!
她该不会是在昨天的声明上自相矛盾了吧？拿定主意好不好！
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