欲言又止 meaning in English
about to speak, but saying nothing; began to speak and then hesitated; bite one's lip; bite one's tongue; restrain [hold back] the words which sprang to one's lips; swallow back the words on the tip of one's tongue; wish to speak but not to do so on second thought
Examples
- His frequent hesitations annoyed the audience .
他三番五次欲言又止，听众已感到厌烦。 - The old man opened his mouth as if to explain, then closed it again and hurried on .
老人张嘴似乎要做一番解释，但欲言又止，又继续匆匆向前走去。 - She was about to speak , then faltered and changed her mind
她欲言又止，终于改变了主意。 - Because motherfuckin skirts is to be shared ya heard me , remember that playa
在这一晚一切将发生时是某些感觉欲言又止 - The count spoke timidly , as he always did when the subject was in any way connected with money
伯爵难为情地说，每当涉及钱财的事，他就是这样地欲言又止。