1ADJ-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。
2ADJ-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.