cop-out

名词 cop-out:

1. a failure to face some difficulty squarely
   同义词：copout

动词 cop-out:

1. choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing
   同义词：opt out, cop out

1. The TV debate was a cop-out: it didn't tackle any of the real issues.
   电视辩论不过是虚晃一枪，并未解决任何实际问题。

cop-out 也作 cop.out

n.Slang （名词）【俚语】
A failure to fulfill a commitment or responsibility or to face a difficulty squarely.
逃避：不履行某一义务或承担某一责任或不能正视困难
A person who fails to fulfill a commitment or responsibility.
违约者：未履行某一义务或未承担某一责任的人
An excuse for inaction or evasion.
托词：不行动或逃避的借口