equivocal

形容词 equivocal:

1. open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
   同义词：ambiguous
2. open to question-Anna Jameson
3. uncertain as a sign or indication

1. Having a grammatical structure that allows of two interpretations; equivocal.
   歧义的，模棱两可的一种语法结构可以有两种解释的; 模棱两可的
2. The politician gave an equivocal answer.
   那政客的答覆模棱两可。

e.quiv.o.cal

adj.（形容词）
Open to two or more interpretations and often intended to mislead; ambiguous.See Synonyms at ambiguous
歧义的：可以做两种或更多解释的，常会造成误解的；模棱两可的参见 ambiguous
Of uncertain significance.
不明确的：作用、重要性不确定的
Of a doubtful or uncertain nature.
不确定的：性质上有疑问或不确定的

来源：
From Late Latin aequivocus
源自 后期拉丁语 aequivocus
Latin aequi- [equi-]
拉丁语 aequi- [前缀，表.相等.]
Latin vôx vôc- [voice] * see wek w-
拉丁语 vôx vôc- [声音] *参见 wek w-

【引伸】
equiv.ocal.ity
equiv.ocally
adv.（副词）