equivocate ———— 含糊其词（不及物动词）

英文释义
(intransitive verb) To speak ambiguously in order to confuse the listener and conceal the truth; a subtle form of telling lies.

例句
The cynical company owner trusted none of his employees, and always equivocated when they asked him questions about the business.
这位愤世嫉俗的公司老板不相信手下的任何员工，每当员工询问公司的业务情况时，他总是兜圈子。