pussyfoot
v [I, Ip] ~ (about/around) (infml usu derog 口, 通常作贬义) act (too) cautiously or timidly (过於)谨慎或胆小地行事
Stop pussyfooting around and say what you mean. 别那麽缩手缩脚的, 说说你到底是什麽意思吧.
🗣️ 情景例句
I promise not to think about the city.
我保证不再去想城里的事。
Is it serious?
我的病严重吗?
Fortunately, nothing was found and five hours later we were able to take off again.