beat around the bush

动词 v.
中文释义
英 /ˈbiːt əˌɹaʊ̯nd ðə bʊʃ/    美 /ˈbit əˌɹaʊ̯nd ðə bʊʃ/|/ˈbiːt əˌɹæɔ̯nd ðə bʊʃ/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally. idiomatic
  2. To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant. idiomatic
    — Just stop beating around the bush and tell me what the problem is!

词形变化

beats around the bush present,singular,third-person beating around the bush participle,present beat around the bush past beated around the bush nonstandard,past beaten around the bush participle,past beat around the bush colloquial,participle,past beated around the bush nonstandard,participle,past beat about the bush alternative

词汇关系

相关词
beat the bushes long-winded
并列词
circumlocute hem and haw

词源

From the older form beat about the bush, replacing the preposition.
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