equivocal
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ If you are equivocal, you are deliberately vague in what you say, because you want to avoid speaking the truth or making a decision. 模棱两可的; 含糊其辞的[正式]
Many were equivocal about the idea. 很多人对此观点都含糊其辞。
His equivocal response has done nothing to dampen the speculation. 他模棱两可的回应丝毫没有减弱人们的猜测。
2. ADJ If something is equivocal, it is difficult to understand, interpret, or explain, often because it has aspects that seem to contradict each other. (因自相矛盾)难以理解的; 难以解释的[正式]
Research in this area is somewhat equivocal. 这个领域的研究有些难以理解。
He was tortured by an awareness of the equivocal nature of his position. 他意识到很难解释自己的立场,因此备受折磨。
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equivocal /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
剑桥词典
- not clear and seeming to have two opposing meanings , or confusing and able to be understood in two different ways
含糊的;模棱两可的;有歧义的
His words to the press were deliberately equivocal - he didn't deny the reports but neither did he confirm them. 他对新闻界发言时故意含糊其词——既没有否认也没有证实这些报道。
反义词
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