"economical with the truth" en Chinese (Traditional)

• 對事實有所保留
• 沒有全說實話

Definición

「對事實有所保留」是指故意不說全部實情，隱瞞或省略事實的某些部分，雖沒完全說謊但也不完全誠實。

Notas de Uso (Chinese (Traditional))

此詞語較正式，帶有英式幽默或諷刺意味，常用於政治或公共場合，形容對方未盡全盤托出，比直接說“說謊”更婉轉。

Ejemplos

He was economical with the truth about why he left his job.

他對於為什麼離職這件事上**對事實有所保留**。

The politician was economical with the truth during the interview.

這位政客在採訪中**沒有全說實話**。

She was economical with the truth about how much the dress cost.

她關於裙子的價格**有所保留**。

Let's just say he was economical with the truth about his grades.

我們只能說他對自己的成績**對事實有所保留**。

People accused her of being economical with the truth, but she said she just didn't want to worry anyone.

人們指責她**有所保留**，但她說只是怕讓大家擔心。

You could say he was a bit economical with the truth when describing what really happened last night.

可以說他在描述昨晚發生的事時**有所保留**。