ambiguity
n
(a) [U] presence of more than one meaning 不止一种意思; 歧义
Much British humour depends on ambiguity. 英国幽默有很多是靠一语双关而得.
(b) [C] instance of this 模棱两可的意思
She was quick to notice the ambiguities in the article. 她很快就察觉出了文中的那些模棱两可的意思.
🔁 扩展释义
*[,æmbi'gju:iti]n. 不明确, 含糊【计】 二义性; 多义性
📖 同为「GMAT」词汇
scurryvi. 急匆匆地走;使急赶;催促;
n. 快步急跑,疾走;仓皇奔跑声;骤雨,骤雪;短距离赛马;
Soon the hobby leads to travel, perhaps to a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare specimen, for collectors are not confined to any one country.