Equivocal
[ ɪ'kwɪvəkl ]
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adj. 模棱两可的;意义不明的;模糊的;（指人等）不可靠的;
💡 词根助记
equi相等，平均+voc声音+al形容词后缀→脑中出现两种平等的声音→模棱两可的
📝 例句
a woman of equivocal reputation
不正派的女人
equivocal term
多义名词-cacy
You must state your position on matters of principle. Don't be equivocal.
在原则问题上要表明你的态度, 不要依违两可。
an equivocal expression
含糊的说法
Old Grandet's equivocal mirth was as greatful as sunshine.
葛朗台老头那种叫人猜不透意思的笑，真象一道阳光似的。
🌱 联想助记
equal + vocal <voice>→两面都相同地说→模棱两可地说,
✅ 同义词
🔴 反义词
🔤 词根
-equ-表示“均等”
📖 牛津释义
equivocal
adj
1 having a double or doubtful meaning; ambiguous 模棱两可的; 意义不明的
The politician gave an equivocal answer. 那政客的答覆模棱两可.
2 (of behaviour, circumstances, etc) questionable; suspicious （指行为、 情况等）不可靠的, 可疑的.
🔁 扩展释义
*[i'kwivәkl]a. 意义不明确的, 模棱两可的【医】 双关的, 两可的
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📖 同为「GRE」词汇
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Where are they?
草图在哪儿？
If you were to attend the banquet ,what would you wear?
如果你将出席宴会，你将穿什么？
As the men refused to stop working, the police attempted to seize the pneumatic drill.
由于工人拒绝停下手中的活，警察想夺风钻。