intricate
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英 ['ɪntrɪkət]
美['ɪntrɪkət]
释义
adj. 复杂的;错综的,缠结的
词态变化
副词: intricately;
近义词
助记提示
1. in- "in" + tric- "perplexity" + -ate.
2. =>  entangle, perplex.
3. root tric- "perplexity", it meant perhaps originally "twisted ways" and derives from PIE base *treik- "turn, twist". 取其引申义,表示各种东西纠缠在一起,扭在一起的错综复杂的情况。
4. tri‐三角恋爱都很复杂的.
5. in(在...里面) + tri(三个) => 陷入三角恋爱感觉错综复杂。
中文词源
intricate 错综复杂的in-,进入,使,-tric,琐事,繁琐,词源同trick,extricate.即卷入琐事的,引申词义错综复杂的。
 英文词源
- intricate
 - intricate: see trick
 - intricate (adj.)
 - early 15c., from Latin intricatus "entangled," past participle of intricare "to entangle, perplex, embarrass," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + tricae (plural) "perplexities, hindrances, toys, tricks," of uncertain origin (compare extricate). Related: Intricately.
 
双语例句
- 1. The quilt has pretty, scalloped edges and intricate quilting. 
  - 这条被子有漂亮的荷叶饰边,而且绗缝活做得也很精致。
  来自柯林斯例句
 
- 2. He knows his way around the intricate maze of European law. 
  - 他通晓错综复杂的欧洲律法。
  来自柯林斯例句
 
- 3. Her washing machine tends to fray edges on intricate designs. 
  - 她的洗衣机经常会把织物上的一些复杂图案的边缘磨坏。
  来自柯林斯例句
 
- 4. an intricate network of loyalties and relationships 
  - 忠诚与义气构成的盘根错节的网络
  来自《权威词典》
 
- 5. We were able to thread but slowly through the intricate reports. 
  - 我们能弄懂这些复杂的报告,只是很慢.
  来自《简明英汉词典》
 
英英释意
- 1. highly involved or intricate;
 - "the Byzantine tax structure"
 - "convoluted legal language"
 - "convoluted reasoning"
 - "intricate needlework"
 - "an intricate labyrinth of refined phraseology"
 - "the plot was too involved"
 - "a knotty problem"
 - "got his way by labyrinthine maneuvering"
 - "Oh, what a tangled web we weave"- Sir Walter Scott
 - "tortuous legal procedures"
 - "tortuous negotiations lasting for months"
 
实用场景例句
- intricate patterns
 - 复杂的图案
 牛津词典
- an intricate network of loyalties and relationships
 - 忠诚与义气构成的盘根错节的网络
 牛津词典
- intricately carved
 - 精雕细刻的
 牛津词典
- ...intricate patterns and motifs.
 - 复杂的式样与图案
 柯林斯高阶英语词典
- It's a novel an intricate plot.
 - 这是一本情节复杂的小说.
 期刊摘选
- Threads of different colors and textures were woven into an intricate pattern.
 - 各种花色和质地的线织成了一幅复杂的图案.
 期刊摘选
- Because stepped a new way that leads blood, that piece of intricate network more appear complex.
 - 由于踏出了一条新的带血的路, 那张错综的网更显得错综.
 期刊摘选
- The design is intricate.
 - 这个设计是错综复杂的.
 《简明英汉词典》
- The nests are intricate structures beautifully woven by the male birds.
 - 鸟巢错综复杂的结构是由公鸟完美的编制的.
 期刊摘选
- In the intricate pas de trois, Hikota Taira had a clean technique.
 - 在复杂的三人舞中,平良彦太的技巧干净利落.
 期刊摘选
- He must regard the intricate patterns of evolution and coevolution.
 - 他必须研究进化和共同进化错综复杂的类型.
 辞典例句
- The method has a valuable reference to other image processing in intricate background.
 - 该方法对其它复杂背景下的图象处理有较好的参考价值.
 期刊摘选
- Although the problem is intricate and complex, it can be solved very quickly with an electronic computer.
 - 这道题虽然错综复杂, 但用电子计算机很快就能解出.
 《现代汉英综合大词典》
- I have a novel with an intricate plot.
 - 我有一本情节错综复杂的小说.
 《简明英汉词典》
- His devices are intricate and often huge.
 - 他的发明物往往复杂庞大.
 期刊摘选
- It was an intricate and ingenious system.
 - 这是一个复杂而精致的体系.
 辞典例句
- The details are intricate.
 - 情节曲折.
 《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The plot is intricate and full of interest.
 - 故事曲折有致.
 《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The many different genes interact by intricate rules, to create the final coat.
 - (正是)这些不同的又遵循着难以被理解的规律相互作用的基因创造了(藏獒)最终的毛色.
 期刊摘选
- A detective novel usually has an intricate plot.
 - 侦探小说通常有错综复杂的情节.
 期刊摘选
- The intricate detail of a rococo altarpiece.
 - '洛可可'.''''.'式'. ''圣坛背壁装饰画的复杂细节.
 期刊摘选
- The plot of the novel is intricate and fascinating.
 - 这部小说的情节错综复杂,引人入胜.
 《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The campaign on which were embarking was backed up by such intricate and detailed maintenance arrangemets.
 - 我们实施的战争,须要如此复杂及详细的维护准备.
 辞典例句
- The child was perplexed by the intricate plot of the story.
 - 这孩子被那头绪纷繁的故事弄得迷惑不解.
 《用法词典》
- We were able to thread but slowly through the intricate reports.
 - 我们能弄懂这些复杂的报告,只是很慢.
 《简明英汉词典》
- The building has intricate geometrical designs on several of the walls.
 - 建筑物的几面墙上有复杂的几何图案.
 《简明英汉词典》
- an intricate network of loyalties and relationships
 - 忠诚与义气构成的盘根错节的网络
 《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
- The quilt has pretty, scalloped edges and intricate quilting.
 - 这条被子有漂亮的荷叶饰边,而且绗缝活做得也很精致。
 柯林斯例句
- He knows his way around the intricate maze of European law.
 - 他通晓错综复杂的欧洲律法。
 柯林斯例句
考试真题
- They have bright colors and intricate patterns.
 出自-2014年6月听力原文
- What WhatsApp offered Facebook was an intricate and finely detailed web of its users'friendships and social lives.
 2018年考研真题(英语二)阅读理解 Section Ⅱ
同义词辨析
complex, complicated, sophisticated, intricate
这些形容词均含"复杂的"之意。
complex: 侧重内在关系的复杂,需通过仔细研究与了解才能掌握和运用。
complicated: 与complex的含义接近,但语气更强,着重极其复杂,很难分析、分辨或解释。
sophisticated: 侧重指事物发展到或达到高级的程度所体现出的复杂。
intricate: 着重指错综复杂,令人迷惑理解。