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单词 equivocal
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equivocal
ɪkwɪvəkəl iˈkwɪvəkəl ɪˈkwɪvəkəl
1 ADJ-GRADED 模棱两可的;含糊其词的 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;含糊其词的 [formal]
  • Many were equivocal about the idea. [+ about]

    很多人对这一观点都含糊其词。

  • His equivocal response has done nothing to dampen the speculation.

    他模棱两可的回应丝毫没有消除人们的猜疑。

2 ADJ-GRADED (常因自相矛盾而)难以理解的,难以解释的 If something is equivocal, it is difficult to understand, interpret, or explain, often because it has aspects that seem to contradict each other. (常因自相矛盾而)难以理解的,难以解释的 [formal]
  • Research in this area is somewhat equivocal.

    这个领域的研究有点难以理解。

  • He was tortured by an awareness of the equivocal nature of his position.

    意识到自己的立场本身难以解释清楚,他备受折磨。

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