今天我们要学的词是 reticence.

reticence 的意思是沉默寡言，不愿流露的。 Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team has expressed reticence to him testifying publicly in front of the House Judiciary Committee, according to sources familiar with the matter. 据消息人士透露，特别检察官穆勒的团队对他是否会在众议院司法委员会面前公开作证保持沉默。

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been criticized by the opposition for what they call unacceptable reticence over Canadian citizens being detained by Chinese authorities. 加拿大总理特鲁多的反对派批评他对中国当局拘留加拿大公民保持无法令人接受的沉默。