indirection

名词 indirection:

1. indirect procedure or action
2. deceitful action that is not straightforward

in.di.rec.tion

n.（名词）
The quality or state of being indirect.
间接性：具有间接的性质或状态

Lack of straightforwardness; deviousness:
欺骗：不坦率；欺骗：
例句：
obtained their goal by subtle indirection.
通过隐蔽的欺骗达到他们的目的

A devious act or statement:
欺骗性言行：欺诈的行为或言论：
例句：
wouldn`t give us a straight answer, only hints and indirections.
不给我们直接的回答，只是闪烁其词

Lack of direction; aimlessness.
漫无目标：没有方向；没有目的