cop-out ['k?paut]

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逃避（名詞，非正式用語）

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(noun, INFORMAL) An evasion; a cowardly failure to deal with a difficulty.

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EXAMPLE: The boss's speech to his company's workers about the need to reduce expenses was a cop-out because he didn't mention his plan to eliminate half of their jobs.

這位老板對(duì)員工發(fā)表的有關(guān)削減費(fèi)用的講話避重就輕，因?yàn)樗麤]有提到他要削減一半崗位的計(jì)劃。

in a fit of pique

一氣之下

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In a sudden moment of anger or resentment (NOTE: sometimes humorous usage)

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EXAMPLE: In a fit of pique, my impulsive sister slammed down her telephone when she thought her friend insulted her.

我那沖動(dòng)的妹妹一氣之下猛然掛了電話，認(rèn)為朋友侮辱了她。