Equivocal



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 意义含糊的, 不直率的
• ［英］ adj. 意义含糊的, 不直率的 ( purposely vague, misleading, or ambiguous)
• ［记］ equi ( 平等) +voc ( 声音) +al -> 声音平平 -> 意义含糊的;

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Late Latin aequivocus, from aequi- equi- + voc-, vox voice — more at voice
• Date: 1599
• 1.
  • a. subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse <an equivocal statement>
  • b. uncertain as an indication or sign <equivocal evidence>
• 2.
  • a. of uncertain nature or classification <equivocal shapes>
  • b. of uncertain disposition toward a person or thing ; undecided <an equivocal attitude>
  • c. of doubtful advantage, genuineness, or moral rectitude <equivocal behavior>
• Synonyms: see obscure
• ? equivocality noun
• ? equivocally adverb
• ? equivocalness noun

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