名詞 cop-out:

1. a failure to face some difficulty squarely
   同義詞：copout

動詞 cop-out:

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

1. The TV debate was a cop-out: it didn't tackle any of the real issues.
   電視辯論不過是虛晃一槍，并未解決任何實際問題。

cop-out 也作 cop.out

n.Slang （名詞）【俚語】
A failure to fulfill a commitment or responsibility or to face a difficulty squarely.
逃避：不履行某一義務或承擔某一責任或不能正視困難
A person who fails to fulfill a commitment or responsibility.
違約者：未履行某一義務或未承擔某一責任的人
An excuse for inaction or evasion.
托詞：不行動或逃避的借口