quibbling; prevarication; making excuses
Refers to the act of evading a direct answer or responsibility by using trivial arguments or excuses. Often implies a temporary or shallow evasion rather than a deep deception.
His explanation was full of quibbling and he didn't give the real reason.
会議で一寸逃れをしても、問題は解決しない。
Even if you make excuses in the meeting, the problem won't be solved.