equivocal

1. ADJ If you are equivocal, you are deliberately vague in what you say, because you want to avoid speaking the truth or making a decision. 模棱两可的; 含糊其辞的[正式]

Many were equivocal about the idea. 很多人对此观点都含糊其辞。

His equivocal response has done nothing to dampen the speculation. 他模棱两可的回应丝毫没有减弱人们的猜测。

2. ADJ If something is equivocal, it is difficult to understand, interpret, or explain, often because it has aspects that seem to contradict each other. (因自相矛盾)难以理解的; 难以解释的[正式]

Research in this area is somewhat equivocal. 这个领域的研究有些难以理解。

He was tortured by an awareness of the equivocal nature of his position. 他意识到很难解释自己的立场，因此备受折磨。