C1 NUANCE
The Art of Evasion
ការយល់ន័យបង្កប់
🎯 Scenario: An investigative radio interview.
Host (Tom): Aggressive, wants the truth.
Guest (CEO Miller): Trying to hide a scandal without lying directly.
Host (Tom): Aggressive, wants the truth.
Guest (CEO Miller): Trying to hide a scandal without lying directly.
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Translation: "Yes, we are trying to sell it."
Technique: He answers a specific question with a general principle ("always exploring"). This is a classic evasion tactic.
Technique: He answers a specific question with a general principle ("always exploring"). This is a classic evasion tactic.
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Translation: "The reports are mostly true."
Technique: Litotes (Understatement). By saying "not entirely," he admits they are *partially* accurate.
Technique: Litotes (Understatement). By saying "not entirely," he admits they are *partially* accurate.
Decode the Corporate Euphemisms:
Optimize Portfolio
Selling off parts of the company that aren't making enough money.
Strategic Options
Usually code for "Selling the company" or "Merging".
Streamlining
Firing employees (Layoffs) to cut costs.
Headwinds
Problems or difficulties slowing down growth.
What did Miller's tone imply when he said "Not entirely accurate"?
Denial
He is saying the reports are false.
Partial Admission
He is admitting the core of the rumor is true, but disputing the details.
Task: Write the Headline
Translate Miller's "Diplomatic Speak" into a truthful headline. Use words like "Admits", "Sale", or "Confirm".