她先把胡萝卜切碎，然后加入沙拉。

She ___minces the carrots before adding them to the salad.

她穿着高跟鞋，迈着小碎步故作优雅地穿过大厅。

She ___minces across the hall in her high heels, trying to appear elegant.

他总是吞吞吐吐地表达意见，生怕得罪人。

He always ___minces his words when expressing opinions, afraid of offending others.