equivocal
Significado: Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or uncertain in nature. Often implying deliberate evasiveness.
Equivocal is stronger than 'ambiguous' in suggesting that the lack of clarity may be intentional. It often describes responses, evidence, or results that fail to give a clear answer. Its opposite, 'unequivocal,' is emphatic and decisive. It is common in medical, legal, and scientific contexts. It collocates with 'response,' 'results,' 'evidence,' 'answer,' 'position,' and 'about.'
Ejemplos
- The minister gave an equivocal answer when pressed on whether taxes would rise. 当被追问是否会加税时,部长给出了一个含糊其辞的回答。El ministro dio una respuesta equívoca cuando le presionaron sobre si subirían los impuestos.増税の有無について詰め寄られた際、大臣は曖昧な回答をしました。증세 여부에 대해 추궁받았을 때, 장관은 애매한 대답을 했다.
- The test results were equivocal, requiring further investigation to reach a definitive diagnosis. 检测结果不确定,需要进一步调查才能做出确定诊断。Los resultados de la prueba fueron equívocos, por lo que se requirió una investigación adicional para alcanzar un diagnóstico definitivo.検査結果は不確定で、確定診断に至るにはさらなる調査が必要でした。검사 결과가 불확정적이어서, 확정 진단을 내리기 위해 추가 조사가 필요했다.
- Her equivocal response left everyone uncertain about where she actually stood on the issue. 她模棱两可的回应让所有人都不确定她在这个问题上的真实立场。Su respuesta equívoca dejó a todos sin saber cuál era realmente su postura sobre el asunto.彼女の曖昧な回答は、この問題に対する実際の立場について全員を不安にさせました。그녀의 모호한 대답은 이 문제에 대한 실제 입장이 어디에 있는지 모두를 불안하게 만들었다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, professional, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Late Latin aequivocus (of equal voice, ambiguous), from Latin aequus (equal) and vox, vocis (voice). The idea is that two different meanings speak with 'equal voice,' making it impossible to determine the true one.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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