ambiguity
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.ti/ us/ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.t̬i/
C2 模棱两可,意义含糊不清
(an example of) the fact of something having more than one possible meaning and therefore possibly causing confusion
We wish to remove any ambiguity concerning our demands. 对于我们的要求,我们不希望有任何含糊其词的地方。
There are some ambiguities in the legislation. 该法规中有一些含混不清的地方。
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- There is some ambiguity in the Bible story, and it has been interpreted in different ways.
- The law ought to be tightened to avoid any ambiguity.
- Is he now saying that he's in favour of going to war? His statement is full of ambiguity.
- Let me say this, to avoid any ambiguity, - I am not leaving my wife.
- Be as precise as possible in your answer, so that there is no ambiguity.