(每日一词）equivocate

equivocate  /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.keɪt/ v. （尤指为隐瞒真相而）说模棱两可的话，含糊其词

meaning: When someone equivocates, they deliberately use vague language in order to deceive people or to avoid

词根：equ-相当（equal, equation)

词根：voc- 声音（voice)

后缀：-ate 动词（graduate)

e.g. When the reporter asked the CEO about the company's financial situation, he equivocated and didn't give a straight answer. 当记者询问公司CEO有关公司财务状况的问题时，他含糊其辞，没有直接回答。