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equivocality

/ih-kwiv-uh-kuhl/US // ɪˈkwɪv ə kəl //UK // (ɪˈkwɪvəkəl) //

多义性,含糊其辞,多义词,含糊其词

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adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide; susceptible of double interpretation; deliberately ambiguous: an equivocal answer.
    • : of doubtful nature or character; questionable; dubious; suspicious: the equivocal loyalty of many employees during the labor strike.
    • : of uncertain significance; not determined: an equivocal attitude.

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Examples

  • This reflects the fact that the polling in individual Senate races is generally quite good for Democrats, while other indicators and expert ratings are more equivocal.

  • So they remain equivocal; and, as the world goes, their equivocality is one of their great conveniences.