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。 |