evasive answer
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From 'evasive' (late 16th century, from French 'évasif' or Latin 'evas-', from the verb 'evadere') + 'answer' (Old English 'andswaru', from 'and-' 'against' + 'swerian' 'to swear').
مثال
- He gave an evasive answer when asked about his previous employment.
- Her evasive answer made me suspicious.
- The politician's evasive answer did not satisfy the reporter.
ترکیبهای رایج
Give an evasive answer Provide an evasive answer Receive an evasive answer
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- (law) an answer by a defendant that fails to admit or deny the allegations set forth in the complaint