1. the state of having more than one possible meaning or interpretation
一個詞句或陳述具有多種可能含義或解釋的狀態
The ambiguity of his statement left everyone confused.
他聲明的模糊性讓所有人都感到困惑。
Legal documents must avoid ambiguity to prevent disputes.
法律文件必須避免模糊不清，以防止爭議。
Ambiguity Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
ambiguity
noun
快速理解
What does "Ambiguity" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Ambiguity"?
指語言或情況中意義不明確、有多種解釋的狀態。
- 1
語言歧義
EN: A word, phrase, or statement that can be understood in more than one way.
翻譯: 一個詞、片語或陳述可以有一種以上的理解方式。
- 2
不確定性
EN: The quality of being open to more than one interpretation, often leading to uncertainty.
翻譯: 對多種解釋開放的特性，常導致不確定性。
- 3
模糊不清
EN: Lack of clarity or definiteness in meaning, intention, or outcome.
翻譯: 在含義、意圖或結果上缺乏清晰度或明確性。
- 4
雙重/多重含義
EN: The presence of two or more possible meanings, sometimes used deliberately in literature or humor.
翻譯: 存在兩種或更多可能的含義，有時在文學或幽默中被刻意使用。
小提醒：注意 'ambiguity' 與 'vagueness' 的細微差別：'ambiguity' 通常指有幾個明確但不同的可能解釋，而 'vagueness' 則指界線不清、難以定義。
發音（How to Pronounce "Ambiguity" in English）
How to pronounce "Ambiguity" in English?"Ambiguity" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Ambiguity" from YouTube Videos
Eve Ensler: Security and insecurity
TED
“Real security is not only being able to tolerate mystery, complexity, ambiguity, but hungering for them and only trusting a situation when they are present.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Ambiguity"?How does "Ambiguity" change by context?
2. a situation or statement that is unclear or open to different interpretations
一種不明確或可作不同解讀的情況或陳述
There is a fundamental ambiguity in the company's policy on remote work.
公司關於遠距工作的政策存在根本性的模糊地帶。
The novel's ending is a deliberate ambiguity, inviting readers to draw their own conclusions.
小說的結尾是一種刻意的模糊處理，邀請讀者得出自己的結論。
3. uncertainty or inexactness of meaning in language
語言中意義的不確定性或不明確性
Poets sometimes use ambiguity to create richer imagery.
詩人有時會運用語義的模糊性來創造更豐富的意象。
The translator struggled with the ambiguity of a key phrase in the original text.
譯者為原文中一個關鍵短語的歧義傷透了腦筋。
4. a lack of decisiveness or commitment; wavering between different options
缺乏果斷或承諾；在不同選項間搖擺不定
Her ambiguity about the job offer made the hiring manager hesitant.
她對工作邀約的猶豫不決讓招聘經理也舉棋不定。
The government's ambiguity on the issue has led to public frustration.
政府在此問題上的態度模糊已導致公眾不滿。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Ambiguity"?How to make natural sentences with "Ambiguity"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ambiguity + in + noun phrase | 在…中的模糊性 | There is some ambiguity in the contract's wording. (合約措辭中存在一些模糊性。) |
| ambiguity + of + noun phrase | …的模糊性 | The ambiguity of his statement caused confusion. (他聲明的模糊性造成了困惑。) |
| create/cause + ambiguity | 造成/引起模糊 | The vague instructions created ambiguity. (模糊的指示造成了歧義。) |
| remove/resolve + ambiguity | 消除/解決模糊性 | We need to clarify the terms to remove any ambiguity. (我們需要澄清條款以消除任何模糊之處。) |
| a certain degree/level of ambiguity | 一定程度的模糊性 | The poem is open to interpretation and contains a certain degree of ambiguity. (這首詩有多種解讀方式，包含一定程度的模糊性。) |
| inherent ambiguity | 固有的模糊性 | There is an inherent ambiguity in using such broad categories. (使用如此寬泛的類別存在固有的模糊性。) |
用法說明
How is "Ambiguity" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Ambiguity"?
ambiguity of vs ambiguity in
- ambiguity of 通常用於指「某個特定事物或概念本身所具有的模糊性」，強調模糊性的歸屬或來源。
- ambiguity in 則常用於指「存在於某個更大範圍（如陳述、文本、情況）內的模糊之處」，強調模糊性出現的領域或位置。
- 在描述法律條文、合約或正式聲明時，兩者都可能使用，但側重點不同。 EN: The ambiguity of the term "reasonable force" caused much debate. 翻譯: 「合理武力」一詞的模糊性引發了許多爭論。
EN:There is some ambiguity in the third clause of the contract.
翻譯:合約的第三條款中存在一些不明確之處。
總結建議
一般來說，當焦點在於特定詞彙或概念本身的屬性時用 of，而指存在於某個較大文本或情境中的問題時則用 in。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Ambiguity" and similar words?How to choose "Ambiguity" vs alternatives?
ambiguity vs vagueness
ambiguity 指一個詞句有兩種或多種明確但不同的解釋；vagueness 則指意義本身模糊不清、缺乏明確界線。
ambiguity vs ambivalence
ambiguity 是語言或情境上的歧義性；ambivalence 是個人內心對某事物同時存在矛盾情感的狀態。
ambiguity vs uncertainty
ambiguity 源於資訊本身有多種解釋方式；uncertainty 源於資訊不足或無法預測結果。
口語用法
How is "Ambiguity" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Ambiguity"?
引述
在對話中，當你轉述他人或自己先前提出的模糊說法時，常用「ambiguity」來指稱那個不確定的部分。 EN: So when you said "maybe next week," I noticed the ambiguity and didn't make firm plans. 翻譯: 所以當你說「可能下週」時，我注意到了那個模糊性，所以沒有做確切的計畫。
EN:Her email had some ambiguity about the meeting location, so I had to double-check.
翻譯:她的電子郵件在會議地點上有些模糊不清，所以我必須再確認一次。
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會用「ambiguity」來強調某件事或某句話特別令人困惑、難以理解，帶有輕微的抱怨或無奈語氣。 EN: There's just too much ambiguity in these instructions—I don't know where to start! 翻譯: 這些說明實在有太多模糊地帶了——我不知道該從哪裡開始！
EN:The whole situation is full of ambiguity, and it's driving me crazy.
翻譯:整個情況充滿了不確定性，快把我逼瘋了。
停頓填充
在較為正式的對話或討論中，說話者可能會用「the ambiguity here...」或「that ambiguity...」作為短暫的思考停頓，引出接下來要釐清的觀點。 EN: The ambiguity here... is that we don't know if the budget includes travel costs. 翻譯: 這裡的模糊之處...在於我們不知道預算是否包含差旅費。
EN:We need to address that ambiguity—you know, the part about who's responsible for final approval.
翻譯:我們需要解決那個不明確的地方——你知道的，就是關於誰負責最終批准的部分。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業文件中，應避免將「ambiguity」用於口語化的停頓或情緒強調。正式文體中，此詞應精確地用於描述語言、邏輯或規章中實際存在的歧義或模糊性，並通常伴隨具體分析或解決方案。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Ambiguity"?What fixed phrases with "Ambiguity" should I remember?
inherent ambiguity
adj + ambiguity
固有的模糊性
moral ambiguity
adj + ambiguity
道德模糊性
remove the ambiguity
verb + the + ambiguity
消除模糊性
a certain ambiguity
a + adj + ambiguity
某種模糊性
ambiguity surrounding
ambiguity + preposition
圍繞...的模糊性
tolerate ambiguity
verb + ambiguity
容忍模糊性
ambiguity arises
ambiguity + verb
模糊性產生
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Ambiguity"?Which "Ambiguity" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×There is an ambiguity in his speech.
✓There is ambiguity in his speech.
「ambiguity」作為抽象概念，通常用作不可數名詞，表示「含糊不清」的狀態。除非特指多個不同的含糊之處，否則不加冠詞「an」。
×We need to solve this ambiguity.
✓We need to resolve this ambiguity.
「ambiguity」（含糊、歧義）是一種需要「澄清」或「解決」的狀態，動詞常用「resolve」、「clarify」或「remove」，而非「solve」。「solve」通常用於「problem」或「puzzle」。
×His answer had many ambiguities.
✓His answer was full of ambiguity. / His answer contained several ambiguities.
雖然「ambiguity」在指具體多個含糊點時可作可數名詞，但「had many ambiguities」聽起來不自然。更地道的說法是「was full of ambiguity」（強調整體狀態）或「contained several ambiguities」（指出具體幾處）。
×I feel ambiguity about his intention.
✓I am uncertain about his intentions. / His intentions are ambiguous.
「ambiguity」是描述事物特性的名詞，主語通常是事物本身（如 statement, rule）。描述人的感受「感到不確定」應用「I am uncertain」或「I feel uncertain」。若要描述事物，則用「ambiguous」（形容詞）。
×This sentence has ambiguity meaning.
✓This sentence has an ambiguous meaning. / This sentence's meaning is ambiguous.
修飾名詞「meaning」應用形容詞「ambiguous」，而非名詞「ambiguity」。這是常見的詞性誤用。正確結構是「ambiguous + noun」或「noun + is ambiguous」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Ambiguity"?What are tense/participle forms of "Ambiguity"?