equivocally

IPA/ɪˈkwɪv.ə.kəl.i/
IPA/ɪˈkwɪv.ə.kəl.i/

equivocally — 副詞

1. using language that deliberately avoids a clear or direct statement, leaving the

1.副詞C1
釋義

含糊地

故意不明確表態，使人疑惑

using language that deliberately avoids a clear or direct statement, leaving the listener unsure what was actually meant — often done to avoid committing to a firm position.

例句

Zola asked about the promotion, but her boss answered equivocally, saying 'opportunities might arise.'

Zola 向老闆詢問升遷的事，但他回答得含糊其辭，只說了「可能會有機會」。

common pattern: answer / reply equivocally

The senator spoke equivocally about the new law, neither fully supporting nor opposing it.

這位參議員對新法案的發言模棱兩可，既不表示全力支持，也沒反對。

常見搭配
  • answer equivocally
  • reply equivocally
  • speak equivocally
  • state equivocally
  • written equivocally
同義詞
  • ambiguously

    more neutral — simply having more than one possible meaning; 'equivocally' adds the nuance of deliberate avoidance

  • evasively

    focuses on the speaker's intent to avoid answering; 'equivocally' can be accidental too

  • vaguely

    less formal; 'vaguely' suggests lack of detail, while 'equivocally' suggests two opposing readings

反義詞

用法筆記

Frequently modifies verbs of speaking or writing: answer, reply, speak, state, write, or express. The deliberate vagueness is often strategic (political or diplomatic).

常見錯誤

He equivocally denied the accusation' (if the denial was clear).
He equivocally responded to the accusation, never actually denying it.
'equivocally' implies the statement remains unclear, not that it clearly denies or admits something.

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常見搭配

常用片語

  • answered equivocally
  • spoken equivocally
  • worded equivocally