clam up remain silent remain mute as if one´s mouth were sealed be reluctant to speak or voice one´s opinion
People in the Records Department did not readily talk about their jobs.
记录总局的人,对自己的工作总宁愿三缄其口。
—— 给力词典精选She clammed up when people mentioned her son.
人们一提起他儿子,她就三缄其口。
—— 辞典例句Normally chatty Mckinsey partners clam up when asked about the race.
平时喋喋不休的麦肯锡合伙人在被问及这场“赛马”的时候三缄其口。
—— 给力词典精选The explanation was concise , even elliptical to the verge of obscurity.
这份解释三缄其口, 甚至省略到了模糊的地步。
—— 给力词典精选As for the two - person conspiracy what, Gong Xiaobin tight - lipped about the same.
至于二人密谋了什么, 巩晓彬 同样三缄其口。
—— 给力词典精选