支吾

to respond evasively or vaguely

• tāzhīwulebàntiān,yěméishuōchūgesuǒyǐrán.

  他支吾了半天，也没说出个所以然。🔊

  He hemmed and hawed for a long time but still couldn't explain the reason.

to elude

• tāzhīwuzhe,bùkěnshuōshíhuà.

  他支吾着，不肯说实话。🔊

  He stammered and refused to tell the truth.

to stall

to resist

• tāzhīwúzhebùkěnshuō.

  他支吾着不肯说。🔊

  He hemmed and hawed and refused to speak.

to deal with

• tāzhīwúlebàntiān.

  他支吾了半天。🔊

  He hemmed and hawed for a long time.