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entanglement

entanglement

[英] [ɪnˈtæŋglmənt] 生词本

n.

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  • 英英释义

1. N-COUNT 复杂关系(或情况);纠葛;瓜葛 An entanglement is a complicated or difficult relationship or situation. 
  • ...romantic entangle-ments.

    爱情纠葛

  • ...a military and political entanglement the Government probably doesn't want.

    政府可能并不想看到的军政之间的纠葛

2. N-VAR 纠缠;缠绕;缠住 If things become entangled, you can refer to this as entanglement
  • Many dolphins are accidentally killed through entanglement with fishing equipment.

    很多海豚因为被渔具缠住而意外死亡。

Noun

1. an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim

  • synonym: web