mincing
['mɪnt.sɪŋ] adjective
SPEAK 说话
■describes a way of speaking that is too delicate and not direct enough 故作斯文的，拐弯抹角的•She found herself irritated by the interviewer's mincing way of asking questions.她感到自己被采访者装模作样的提问方式激怒了。
['mɪnt.sɪŋ] adjective
WALK 走路
■describes an artificial way of walking with small delicate steps 矫揉造作的，忸怩作态的（小碎步）•He took short, mincing steps.他迈着小碎步。 |