You do not reply directly; you are just begging the question.

你不直接回答，你只是在回避问题。

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"You do not reply to my question," replied the inspector impatiently.

“你还没回答我的问题呢。”巡查员不耐烦地说道。

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In opening remarks he said it would be "wholly improper" to level personal accusations against those who do not have right of reply and said it would not be fair to reveal "personal or sensitive" evidence, saying the police have to maintain confidence.

BBC: NEWS | UK | UK Politics | Key points: Cash-for-honours hearing

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