
好词典

源自中古荷兰语 'glibberig'(光滑的),后演变为英语,形容言语流利但轻浮。
❶ 形容说话流利但缺乏深度或诚意,通常指为了应付而随口说出的话,显得轻率或不真诚。
“He gave a glib answer to avoid the difficult question.”
(他随口给出一个敷衍的回答,以回避这个棘手的问题。)
“Her glib remarks made people doubt her sincerity.”
(她轻率的言论让人们怀疑她的诚意。)
glib tongue — 形容一个人能说会道,但说的话可能缺乏诚意或深度。
“He has a glib tongue, but his promises are rarely kept.”
(他嘴上说得天花乱坠,但很少兑现承诺。)