Word · Frequency #19210
equivocal
模棱两可的；含糊其辞的
核心释义
Having two or more possible meanings; ambiguous and often intentionally vague.
- 1.
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.
- 2.
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
- 3.
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.
- 4.
有疑问的；可疑的
open to question; ; -Anna Jameson
- 5.
不确定的,作为指标或迹象时。
Uncertain, as an indication or sign.
- 6.
作为征兆或指示不明的
uncertain as a sign or indication
有疑问的；不确定的；（作为征兆/指示）不明确的；难以断定的；值得怀疑的；可作相反解读的；具有两个或更多同样适用的含义；可作双重或多重解释的。；模棱两可的；含义不清的；或常指有意误导的
用法In use
The politician's equivocal response left the reporters unsure of his true stance.
用法提示：形容词，修饰response，表示回答意义不明确、模棱两可。
Her equivocal smile made it difficult to tell whether she was pleased or not.
用法提示：形容词，修饰smile，表示笑容含义不确定，令人费解。
The test results were equivocal, so the doctor ordered additional examinations.
用法提示：形容词，作表语，说明结果的意义不明确，需进一步确认。
an equivocal statement
the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates
the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- equivocal answer
- 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。
- equivocal evidence
- 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。
- equivocal result
- 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。
- equivocal reaction
- 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。
- equivocal response
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
equi=相等，vocal=发声；一个词发出两个相等的声音，就是模棱两可。
语境与语域Context & Register
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。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
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/.
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