Trang chủ Từ điển Wwaffle

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waffle

A thick, leavened batter cake cooked between two hot patterned plates, typically eaten with syrup. / To speak or write at length without saying anything clear or definite. / To speak or write in a vague or wordy manner to avoid giving a direct answer.

Danh từNội động từNgoại động từ

Số nhiều: wafflesQuá khứ: waffledPhân từ 2: waffledV-ing: waffling

As a noun, the word refers to a specific type of breakfast food. It is a standard countable noun used in culinary contexts.

As a verb, the word carries a strong negative connotation of indecisiveness or evasion. It describes a communication style that is intentionally vague or overly wordy to avoid commitment or to mask a lack of knowledge. This usage is common in political and professional contexts where a direct answer is expected but avoided.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

A thick, leavened batter cake cooked between two hot patterned plates, typically eaten with syrup.

I ordered a Belgian waffle with fresh strawberries.

Nội động từ

[~ on something][~ about something]

To speak or write at length without saying anything clear or definite.

The politician continued to waffle on the issue of tax reform during the interview.

Ngoại động từ

[~ something]

To speak or write in a vague or wordy manner to avoid giving a direct answer.

He tried to waffle his way through the presentation to hide his lack of preparation.

Ví dụ

I would love a Belgian waffle with fresh strawberries and cream.

I would love a Belgian waffle with fresh strawberries and cream.

Gourmet

Stop waffling and just tell me if you are coming to the party or not.

Stop waffling and just tell me if you are coming to the party or not.

The politician continued to waffle on the issue of tax reform during the interview.

The politician continued to waffle on the issue of tax reform during the interview.

Business

I can't believe I spent three pages waffling about the introduction.

I can't believe I spent three pages waffling about the introduction.

School Life

She tends to waffle when she is nervous during presentations.

She tends to waffle when she is nervous during presentations.

Office

The smell of toasted waffles filled the entire kitchen on Sunday morning.

The smell of toasted waffles filled the entire kitchen on Sunday morning.

Why do you always waffle through your answers when the teacher asks a question?

Why do you always waffle through your answers when the teacher asks a question?

School Life

He waffled for ten minutes before finally admitting he had lost the keys.

He waffled for ten minutes before finally admitting he had lost the keys.

I will just order a waffle with maple syrup for breakfast.

I will just order a waffle with maple syrup for breakfast.

Travel

Cụm động từ

waffle on

to talk at length without making a clear point

She spent ten minutes waffling on about the weather before getting to the main topic.

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