ambiguous Advanced
[形容词 / adjective]
核心含义 (Core Meaning)
模棱两可的，有多种可能解释的，不明确的。
Open to more than one interpretation; having multiple possible meanings or being unclear.
例句 (Examples)
His response was ambiguous and could be interpreted in several ways.
他的回答模棱两可，可以有几种解释。
The contract contained ambiguous language that led to disputes.
合同包含模糊的语言，导致了争议。
Her smile was ambiguous - I couldn't tell if she was pleased or amused.
她的微笑很难捉摸——我不知道她是高兴还是觉得好笑。
近义词 (Synonyms)
| 英文 | 中文 | 语气/侧重点 |
|---|---|---|
| vague | 含糊的 | 强调不清晰、不精确 |
| equivocal | 模棱两可的 | 更正式，暗示有意不明确 |
| unclear | 不清楚的 | 更通用，强调缺乏清晰度 |
反义词 (Antonyms)
- clear （清晰的）
- unambiguous （明确的）
- explicit （明确的）
常见用法 (Common Usages)
Ambiguous wording in legislation can lead to legal challenges.
立法中模糊的措辞可能导致法律挑战。
His ambiguous signals were confusing - I couldn't tell if he was interested.
他模棱两可的信号令人困惑——我不知道他是否感兴趣。
The film's ambiguous ending has sparked debate among critics.
电影模糊的结局引起了评论家们的争论。
与易混词的区别 (Comparison with Similar Words)
| 词汇 | 区别/解释 | 举例 |
|---|---|---|
| Ambiguous | 有多种可能的解释 | ambiguous statement（模棱两可的陈述） |
| Vague | 不精确或不明确的，但不一定有多种解释 | vague description（含糊的描述） |
典型搭配 (Common Collocations)
deliberately ambiguous
故意含糊的
morally ambiguous
道德上模糊的
potentially ambiguous
可能含糊的
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