三缄其口 meaning in English
remain mute as if one's mouth were sealed; be reluctant to speak or voice one's opinion; clam up; remain silent; talk with great prudence
Examples
- Authorities are remaining very tightlipped
官方仍然对此三缄其口 - At the council broad he was taciturn and never opened his lips
董事会上，他三缄其口，没有发言。 - People do not want to be misunderstood , so they rather remain silent
人们不希望被误解,宁可三缄其口。 - And you must never tell anyone else
而你也必须三缄其口 - Normally chatty mckinsey partners clam up when asked about the race
平时喋喋不休的麦肯锡合伙人在被问及这场“赛马”的时候三缄其口。