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be equivocal about sth
表示对某事的立场或态度不明确。
The politician was equivocal about his stance on the tax reform.
这位政治家对税制改革的立场含糊其辞。
模棱两可的；含糊其辞的
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
模棱两可的；含糊其辞的
Having two or more possible meanings; ambiguous and often intentionally vague.
The politician was equivocal about his stance on the tax reform.
这位政治家对税制改革的立场含糊其辞。
具有两个或更多同样适用的含义；可作双重或多重解释的。
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
模棱两可的；含义不清的；或常指有意误导的
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
可归因于不同动机,或表示相反情感、目的或品质的；值得怀疑的。
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.
有疑问的；可疑的
open to question; ; -Anna Jameson
The politician's equivocal response left the reporters unsure of his true stance.
这位政客模棱两可的回答让记者们不确定他的真实立场。
AI contextual example
Her equivocal smile made it difficult to tell whether she was pleased or not.
她模棱两可的微笑让人难以判断她是否高兴。
AI contextual example
The test results were equivocal, so the doctor ordered additional examinations.
检查结果模棱两可，所以医生要求做进一步的检查。
AI contextual example
an equivocal statement
一个模棱两可的声明
WordNet
表示对某事的立场或态度不明确。
The politician was equivocal about his stance on the tax reform.
这位政治家对税制改革的立场含糊其辞。
修饰名词，如answer, response, statement等。
She gave an equivocal answer when asked about her plans.
当被问及她的计划时，她给出了一个模棱两可的回答。
强调保持模棱两可的状态。
The company's position on the merger remained equivocal.
公司对合并的立场仍然不明确。
Not this
He equivocals when asked about his future plans.
Use this
He is equivocal when asked about his future plans.
'equivocal' 是形容词，不能用作动词。应使用系动词 'is' 构成形容词谓语。
Not this
There is an equivocal in his speech.
Use this
There is equivocation in his speech.
'equivocal' 是形容词，不能直接作名词。应改为名词形式 'equivocation'。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
模棱两可的回答
When asked about his plans, he gave an equivocal answer.
当被问及他的计划时，他给出了一个模棱两可的回答。
含糊的证据；不确定的证据
The equivocal evidence made it difficult for the jury to reach a verdict.
含糊的证据使陪审团难以作出裁决。
不明确的结果
The blood test produced an equivocal result, so the doctor ordered another one.
血液检查结果不明确，所以医生又安排了一次检查。
模棱两可的反应
Her equivocal reaction left us unsure whether she supported the proposal.
她模棱两可的反应让我们不确定她是否支持这项提议。
含糊其辞的答复
The minister's equivocal response failed to reassure the public.
部长含糊其辞的答复未能让公众安心。
Use equivocal naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
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equi=相等，vocal=发声；一个词发出两个相等的声音，就是模棱两可。
语域：formal 常见场景：正式写作、学术讨论、法律或修辞分析 equivocal 比较正式，多用于书面语或正式场合，表示‘模棱两可的’或‘不确定的’。日常口语中更常说 ambiguous 或 unclear。
unequivocal rhymes exactly with equivocal (same stressed /kwɪvəkəl/). local and vocal are lookalikes ending in -ocal but rhyme with /oʊkəl/, not /əkəl/. equivalent starts like equivocal (/ɪˈkwɪvə/) but ends differently. reciprocal and oracle share only the final /kəl/.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.