vague

• 形容表达、感知或界定得不清楚、不明确；缺乏清晰的形状、轮廓或特征。

Describes something that is not clearly expressed, perceived, or defined; lacking definite shape, form, or character.

1. Not clearly expressedB1formal

   Not clearly or precisely stated; lacking definite form or detail.

   模糊的

   • His instructions were too vague for us to follow.
   • She gave a vague description of the suspect.
   • The contract contained vague language about payment terms.

   同义词ambiguousequivocalfuzzyhazyimpreciseindefiniteinexplicitnebulousobscureunclear

   反义词cleardefiniteexactexplicitprecisespecificunambiguous

2. Uncertain or indistinctB1formal

   Not clearly perceived or understood; hazy.

   模糊的

   • I have a vague memory of meeting him before.
   • The details of the event remain vague in my mind.
   • Her explanation was vague and unconvincing.

   同义词ambiguousfuzzyhazyindefiniteindistinctnebulousobscureunclear

   反义词cleardefinitedistinctexplicitprecisespecific

3. Not physically clearB2formal

   Not clearly visible or defined in shape or form.

   模糊的

   • The figure in the fog was vague and shadowy.
   • Through the mist, the outline of the castle was vague.
   • The photograph was too vague to identify anyone.

   同义词blurrydimfuzzyhazyindistinctmistynebulousobscureshadowyunclear

   反义词clearcrispdefineddistinctprecisesharp