cop-out

cop-out汉语翻译：
n. 逃避, 自首
【法】逃避, 逃避者英语解释：
名词 cop-out:

a failure to face some difficulty squarely同义词：copout

动词 cop-out:

choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing同义词：opt out, cop out

例句：

The TV debate was a cop-out: it didn't tackle any of the real issues.电视辩论不过是虚晃一枪，并未解决任何实际问题。

详细解释：
cop-out 也作 cop.out
n.Slang （名词）【俚语】
A failure to fulfill a commitment or responsibility or to face a difficulty squarely.
逃避：不履行某一义务或承担某一责任或不能正视困难
A person who fails to fulfill a commitment or responsibility.
违约者：未履行某一义务或未承担某一责任的人
An excuse for inaction or evasion.
托词：不行动或逃避的借口