| 释义 |
stonewall
UK ['stəʊn.wɔ:l] US ['stoʊn.wɑ:l] verb intransitive or transitive
■to stop a discussion from developing by refusing to answer questions or by talking in such a way that you prevent other people from giving their opinions （以拒绝回答问题或阻止他人发表意见等方式）阻碍（议事），（为）（讨论）设置障碍•The interviewer accused the minister of stonewalling on the issue of tax increases.采访人指责部长闭口不谈增加税收的问题。 |