waffle /ˈwɒfəl/ ( waffling, waffled, waffles )

• 1. 

  V-I If you say that someone waffles or waffles on, you are critical of them because they talk or write a lot without actually making any clear or important points. [英国英语] [非正式]

  例：

  Whenever I open my mouth I don't half waffle on.

• 2. 

  N vague and wordy speech or writing 犹豫不决; 含糊其词

• 3. 

  V-I If someone waffles on an issue or question, they cannot decide what to do or what their opinion is about it. 含糊其辞 [美国英语]

  例：

  He has waffled on abortion and gay rights.

  他在人工流产和同性恋者的权利问题上含糊其辞。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT a crisp golden-brown pancake with deep indentations on both sides 华夫饼