pussyfoot

• 动词，形容行为小心翼翼或犹豫不决，常指为避免表明立场或做出明确决定而畏首畏尾、拐弯抹角。

A verb used to describe acting cautiously or indecisively, often to avoid committing to a position or making a firm decision.

1. Move stealthilyC1informal

   To move quietly and cautiously, as if trying not to be heard or seen.

   蹑手蹑脚地走

   • The cat pussyfooted across the room, stalking a toy mouse.
   • He pussyfooted down the hallway, trying not to wake anyone.
   • She pussyfooted through the dark forest, avoiding twigs and leaves.

   同义词creeppadprowlskulkslinksneakstealtiptoe

   反义词clompstomptramp

2. Be overly cautious or evasiveC1informal

   To act in a hesitant, indecisive, or non-committal way, especially to avoid making a firm decision or stating an opinion.

   闪烁其词

   • Stop pussyfooting around and tell me what you really think.
   • The politician pussyfooted on the controversial issue.
   • Instead of pussyfooting, he gave a direct and honest answer.

   同义词beat around the bushditherdodgeequivocatefudgehedgeprevaricateshillyshallyvacillatewaffle

   反义词actadvancecommitconfrontdecide