Ambiguously Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

ambiguously

adverb

快速理解

What does "Ambiguously" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Ambiguously"?

指表達方式不明確,可能導致多種解釋或理解。

  1. 1

    意義不明確

    EN: In a way that has more than one possible meaning or interpretation.

    翻譯: 以一種具有多種可能意義或解釋的方式。

  2. 2

    意圖模糊

    EN: In a way that does not make one's intentions or position clear.

    翻譯: 以一種未清楚表明個人意圖或立場的方式。

  3. 3

    結果不確定

    EN: In a way that leads to uncertainty about the outcome or answer.

    翻譯: 以一種導致結果或答案不確定的方式。

小提醒:注意 'ambiguously' 與 'vaguely' 的細微差別:'ambiguously' 強調可能有多種明確但不同的解釋,而 'vaguely' 則側重於表達本身模糊不清、缺乏細節。

發音(How to Pronounce "Ambiguously" in English

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Ambiguously"?How does "Ambiguously" change by context?

1. in a way that has more than one possible meaning or interpretation

以一種有多種可能含義或解釋的方式

The contract was worded ambiguously, leading to a dispute.

這份合約的措辭模稜兩可,導致了爭議。

He answered the question ambiguously, leaving everyone unsure of his position.

他模稜兩可地回答了問題,讓所有人都不確定他的立場。

2. in a way that is unclear or uncertain in nature or identity

以一種本質或身分不明確或不確定的方式

The figure in the distance was ambiguously shaped, making it hard to identify.

遠處的人影輪廓模糊不清,難以辨認。

The data is ambiguously categorized, which complicates the analysis.

這些數據的分類不明確,使分析變得複雜。

3. in a way that does not clearly indicate a single choice, direction, or outcome

以一種沒有明確指示單一選擇、方向或結果的方式

The road signs pointed ambiguously, and we soon got lost.

路標指示不清,我們很快就迷路了。

The test results were ambiguously positive, requiring further investigation.

檢測結果呈不明確的陽性,需要進一步調查。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Ambiguously"?How to make natural sentences with "Ambiguously"?
PatternMeaningExample
V + ambiguously含糊地、不明確地做…He answered the question ambiguously. (他含糊地回答了那個問題。)
be + ambiguously + V-ed被含糊地…The law was ambiguously worded. (這條法律的措辭含糊不清。)
ambiguously + Adj含糊地…(修飾形容詞)The statement was ambiguously positive. (這份聲明含糊地表示肯定。)
speak/write + ambiguously說話/書寫含糊不清The contract was written ambiguously, leading to disputes. (這份合約寫得含糊不清,導致了爭議。)
act/behave + ambiguously行為舉止模稜兩可She acted ambiguously, making her intentions hard to read. (她的行為模稜兩可,讓人難以捉摸她的意圖。)

用法說明

How is "Ambiguously" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Ambiguously"?

ambiguously doing vs ambiguously to do

  • ambiguously doing 通常用於描述一個正在進行的、模糊的動作或狀態,強調其當下的、持續的模糊性。
  • ambiguously to do 則常出現在如 seems ambiguously to...is designed ambiguously to... 等結構中,表示一個帶有模糊目的或結果的意圖或設計。
  • 在修飾動詞時,ambiguously 本身的位置(通常在動詞前或助動詞後)比選擇 doingto do 形式更能決定句子的清晰度。 EN: The contract is worded ambiguously, leaving room for multiple interpretations. 翻譯: 這份合約的措辭模稜兩可,留下了多種解釋的空間。

EN:The law seems ambiguously to support both sides of the argument.

翻譯:這條法律似乎模稜兩可地支持了爭論的雙方。

總結建議

在大多數情況下,應根據主要動詞的慣用語法(如 wording something ambiguouslyseems ambiguously to...)來選擇搭配,而非糾結於 doingto do 形式。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Ambiguously" and similar words?How to choose "Ambiguously" vs alternatives?

ambiguously vs vaguely

ambiguously 強調意義有兩種或多種可能的解釋,可能導致誤解;vaguely 則強調表達不清晰、不具體或輪廓模糊。

ambiguously vs unclearly

ambiguously 側重於意義上的雙重或多重性,可能引發混淆;unclearly 泛指任何不清晰、難以理解的狀態。

ambiguously vs equivocally

ambiguously 是描述模糊狀態的中性詞;equivocally 通常帶有故意欺騙或逃避的負面含義。

口語用法

How is "Ambiguously" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Ambiguously"?

引述

當引述他人或自己先前不確定的說法時,常用來緩和語氣。 EN: He said something like, "We should proceed... ambiguously," and left it at that. 翻譯: 他說了類似「我們應該... 模糊地進行」這樣的話,然後就沒再解釋了。

EN:I think her email said the deadline is "ambiguously defined," so we have some wiggle room.

翻譯:我記得她的電郵說截止日期是「模糊定義的」,所以我們還有一些彈性空間。

語氣強調

用於強調某件事的定義或意圖確實不清楚,帶有一點無奈或諷刺的意味。 EN: The instructions were, to put it ambiguously, less than helpful. 翻譯: 那份說明書,說得模糊一點,根本沒什麼幫助。

EN:Their relationship status? Oh, it's ambiguously complicated.

翻譯:他們的感情狀態?噢,是種模糊的複雜。

停頓填充

在思考如何委婉表達或尋找合適字眼時,作為口語中的填充詞。 EN: The project's future is... ambiguously... up in the air right now. 翻譯: 這個專案的未來... 模糊地... 目前還不確定。

EN:Her answer was just, you know, ambiguously positive.

翻譯:她的回答就是,你知道的,一種模糊的正面回應。

正式寫作注意:在學術、法律或商業報告等正式文書中,應避免使用「ambiguously」來描述模糊性,因其帶有口語和主觀評價色彩。建議改用更精確、中性的表述,如 "in an unclear manner"、"with ambiguity" 或直接具體說明不明確之處。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Ambiguously"?What fixed phrases with "Ambiguously" should I remember?

speak ambiguously

verb + ambiguously

說話模稜兩可

worded ambiguously

verb (past participle) + ambiguously

措辭含糊不清

answer ambiguously

verb + ambiguously

回答得模稜兩可

written ambiguously

verb (past participle) + ambiguously

書寫得含糊不清

state something ambiguously

verb + object + ambiguously

含糊地陳述某事

somewhat ambiguously

adverb + ambiguously

有些含糊地

deliberately ambiguously

adverb + ambiguously

故意含糊地

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Ambiguously"?Which "Ambiguously" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He gave an ambiguously answer.

He gave an ambiguous answer.

「ambiguously」是副詞,用來修飾動詞、形容詞或其他副詞。這裡需要形容詞「ambiguous」來修飾名詞「answer」。

×He ambiguously stated the terms of the contract.

He stated the terms of the contract ambiguously.

副詞「ambiguously」通常放在它所修飾的動詞(stated)之後,或放在句尾,這樣語序更自然,更能清楚表達是「陳述的方式」含糊。

×He described the shape ambiguously.

He described the shape vaguely.

「Ambiguously」強調有「多種可能解釋」而導致不確定,常用於語言、陳述、定義。描述形狀、圖像、記憶等「不清楚、不明確」時,更常用「vaguely」(模糊地)。

×Please explain it clearly and not ambiguously.

Please explain it clearly.

「清楚地解釋」(explain clearly)本身已暗示「不要含糊」,加上「and not ambiguously」顯得冗餘。在正式或簡潔的寫作中應避免。

×He smiled ambiguously.

He gave an ambiguous smile. / His smile was ambiguous.

「Smile」本身是一個具體動作,用「ambiguously」修飾較不常見,聽起來不自然。更地道的用法是將「ambiguous」作為形容詞來描述「微笑」的性質或給出更多上下文。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Ambiguously"?What are tense/participle forms of "Ambiguously"?