英语词汇“intricate”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINintricate

Origin:

1400-1500 Latin past participle of intricare ‘to mix up in a complicated way’, from tricae ‘small unimportant things, things that get in your way’

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

intricate patterns of coloured marble
a pair of intricate beaded earrings
Lasers are used to cut intricate designs in wood.
the intricate workings of a watch
The farmers use an intricate system of drainage canals.

THESAURUS► complicated

consisting of a lot of different parts or details and therefore difficult to understand: · The rules of the game seemed very complicated.· I didn’t realize programming the VCR would be so complicated.· The brain is like a very powerful, very complicated computer.· a complicated issue

► complex

a complex process, relationship etc is difficult to understand because it has a lot of parts that are all connected in different ways: · The chemical processes involved are extremely complex.· the complex relationship between government and the media

► elaborate

having a lot of parts or details and very carefully planned, but often more complicated than is necessary: · Mike had worked out an elaborate system for categorizing his collection of DVDs.· The plan to kidnap her had become even more elaborate.· Sociologists have been coming up with increasingly elaborate theories to explain unsafe sexual practices.

► involved

very long and complicated – use this especially about something that you think should be made simpler: · The system for choosing candidates is very involved, and I won’t go into it here.· Adopting a child can be a long involved process.

► convoluted

too complicated and difficult to understand – used especially about someone’s language or arguments, or about a system: · convoluted sentences· Procedures for government funding have become more convoluted.· James’s books are full of long paragraphs and convoluted sentences, which many people do not find appealing.

► intricate

having a lot of small parts or details – used especially about something that is cleverly designed or made: · Lasers are used to cut intricate designs in the metal.· The farmers use an intricate system of drainage canals.· the intricate workings of a watch· intricate patterns of coloured marble

Longman Language Activatorhaving a lot of different parts and difficult to understand► complicated

consisting of a lot of different parts or details and therefore difficult to understand: · I didn't realize programming the VCR would be so complicated.· The brain is like a very powerful, very complicated computer.· the complicated problem of bringing peace to the Middle East

► complex

a complex process or system is difficult to understand because it has a lot of parts that are all connected in different ways: · The chemical processes involved in the experiment are extremely complex.· The seminar focuses on the complex relationship between government, the military, and the media.

► intricate

having a lot of small parts or details - use this especially about something that is cleverly designed or made: · Lasers are used to cut intricate designs in wood.· The farmers use an intricate system of drainage canals.· the intricate workings of a watch· intricate patterns of coloured marble

► elaborate

having a lot of parts or details and very carefully planned, but often more complicated than is necessary: · Mike had worked out an elaborate system for categorizing his collection of CDs.· Sociologists have been coming up with increasingly elaborate theories to explain unsafe sexual practices.

► involved

very long and complicated - use this about a system, description, or explanation that you think should be made simpler: · The system for choosing candidates is very involved, and I won't go into it here.· Adopting a child can be a long involved process.

► tortuous

much too long and complicated, and therefore confusing and annoying: · The book begins with a long, tortuous introduction.· At last, an end to the tortuous negotiations was in sight.

► convoluted

too complicated and difficult to understand - use this especially about someone's language or arguments, or about a system: · He always uses a lot of convoluted arguments to support his theories, but no one's ever impressed.· James's books are full of long paragraphs and convoluted sentences, which many people do not find appealing.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► more

· These lent brilliance to the footwork which became more intricate and thus more interesting.· Vertebrates have a much more intricate and sensitive morphology.· Bonds also have more intricate cash flow patterns than money market securities, which typically involve just a single payment at maturity.· There is another round wooden box on the shelf, though the wood is darker and the design more intricate.· Yet the field of inter-relationships is much larger and more intricate.

► most

· As are our skills at arranging the most intricate forms of financing.· I had so much hair and it was so heavy and pliable that I wore it in the most intricate ways.· It is ironic that often the most severe weather conditions can produce some of the most intricate and fragile sights.· In the most intricate examples, the fore-edge is fanned both ways and a double picture is secured.· The brain and the nervous system take the greatest strain of all and the most intricate functions are progressively damaged.

NOUN► network

· On these rest great palaces, temples and storehouses forming an intricate network of canals.· A good defense lawyer has an intricate network.· The Everglades was carved into sections by an intricate network of canals and levees - 1,400 miles in all.· Miniature boats rigged with burlap sails ply intricate networks of rivers and canals.

► pattern

· Next, long white streamers tied into an intricate pattern in the centre were handed to various women standing in the circle.· At Motown, electric guitars, sometimes as many as four, were locked in intricate patterns.· These provide an intricate pattern of interconnected and convoluted water bodies which have considerable ecological interest and value.· They mechanically weave into intricate patterns, twirling their 10-pound rifles with the swiftness of a baton.· Enriching texture Many people mistake pattern for texture, yet intricate patterns are often found on smooth, tranquil surfaces.· One look at the intricate pattern was enough to tell her she could follow it with no trouble at all.· The skills that were needed to make intricate patterns by manipulating bobbins and pins at speed were learned at an early age.· They stayed much more closely together, weaving intricate patterns round each other.

► system

· The earnings of metal miners are notoriously difficult to estimate because intricate systems of payment by results produced wide fluctuations.

单词	intricate
释义	intricatein‧tri‧cate /ˈɪntrɪkət/ ●○○ adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINintricate Origin: 1400-1500 Latin past participle of intricare ‘to mix up in a complicated way’, from tricae ‘small unimportant things, things that get in your way’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES intricate patterns of coloured marble a pair of intricate beaded earrings Lasers are used to cut intricate designs in wood. the intricate workings of a watch The farmers use an intricate system of drainage canals. Thesaurus THESAURUS► complicated consisting of a lot of different parts or details and therefore difficult to understand: · The rules of the game seemed very complicated.· I didn’t realize programming the VCR would be so complicated.· The brain is like a very powerful, very complicated computer.· a complicated issue ► complex a complex process, relationship etc is difficult to understand because it has a lot of parts that are all connected in different ways: · The chemical processes involved are extremely complex.· the complex relationship between government and the media ► elaborate having a lot of parts or details and very carefully planned, but often more complicated than is necessary: · Mike had worked out an elaborate system for categorizing his collection of DVDs.· The plan to kidnap her had become even more elaborate.· Sociologists have been coming up with increasingly elaborate theories to explain unsafe sexual practices. ► involved very long and complicated – use this especially about something that you think should be made simpler: · The system for choosing candidates is very involved, and I won’t go into it here.· Adopting a child can be a long involved process. ► convoluted too complicated and difficult to understand – used especially about someone’s language or arguments, or about a system: · convoluted sentences· Procedures for government funding have become more convoluted.· James’s books are full of long paragraphs and convoluted sentences, which many people do not find appealing. ► intricate having a lot of small parts or details – used especially about something that is cleverly designed or made: · Lasers are used to cut intricate designs in the metal.· The farmers use an intricate system of drainage canals.· the intricate workings of a watch· intricate patterns of coloured marble Longman Language Activatorhaving a lot of different parts and difficult to understand► complicated consisting of a lot of different parts or details and therefore difficult to understand: · I didn't realize programming the VCR would be so complicated.· The brain is like a very powerful, very complicated computer.· the complicated problem of bringing peace to the Middle East ► complex a complex process or system is difficult to understand because it has a lot of parts that are all connected in different ways: · The chemical processes involved in the experiment are extremely complex.· The seminar focuses on the complex relationship between government, the military, and the media. ► intricate having a lot of small parts or details - use this especially about something that is cleverly designed or made: · Lasers are used to cut intricate designs in wood.· The farmers use an intricate system of drainage canals.· the intricate workings of a watch· intricate patterns of coloured marble ► elaborate having a lot of parts or details and very carefully planned, but often more complicated than is necessary: · Mike had worked out an elaborate system for categorizing his collection of CDs.· Sociologists have been coming up with increasingly elaborate theories to explain unsafe sexual practices. ► involved very long and complicated - use this about a system, description, or explanation that you think should be made simpler: · The system for choosing candidates is very involved, and I won't go into it here.· Adopting a child can be a long involved process. ► tortuous much too long and complicated, and therefore confusing and annoying: · The book begins with a long, tortuous introduction.· At last, an end to the tortuous negotiations was in sight. ► convoluted too complicated and difficult to understand - use this especially about someone's language or arguments, or about a system: · He always uses a lot of convoluted arguments to support his theories, but no one's ever impressed.· James's books are full of long paragraphs and convoluted sentences, which many people do not find appealing. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► more · These lent brilliance to the footwork which became more intricate and thus more interesting.· Vertebrates have a much more intricate and sensitive morphology.· Bonds also have more intricate cash flow patterns than money market securities, which typically involve just a single payment at maturity.· There is another round wooden box on the shelf, though the wood is darker and the design more intricate.· Yet the field of inter-relationships is much larger and more intricate. ► most · As are our skills at arranging the most intricate forms of financing.· I had so much hair and it was so heavy and pliable that I wore it in the most intricate ways.· It is ironic that often the most severe weather conditions can produce some of the most intricate and fragile sights.· In the most intricate examples, the fore-edge is fanned both ways and a double picture is secured.· The brain and the nervous system take the greatest strain of all and the most intricate functions are progressively damaged. NOUN► network · On these rest great palaces, temples and storehouses forming an intricate network of canals.· A good defense lawyer has an intricate network.· The Everglades was carved into sections by an intricate network of canals and levees - 1,400 miles in all.· Miniature boats rigged with burlap sails ply intricate networks of rivers and canals. ► pattern · Next, long white streamers tied into an intricate pattern in the centre were handed to various women standing in the circle.· At Motown, electric guitars, sometimes as many as four, were locked in intricate patterns.· These provide an intricate pattern of interconnected and convoluted water bodies which have considerable ecological interest and value.· They mechanically weave into intricate patterns, twirling their 10-pound rifles with the swiftness of a baton.· Enriching texture Many people mistake pattern for texture, yet intricate patterns are often found on smooth, tranquil surfaces.· One look at the intricate pattern was enough to tell her she could follow it with no trouble at all.· The skills that were needed to make intricate patterns by manipulating bobbins and pins at speed were learned at an early age.· They stayed much more closely together, weaving intricate patterns round each other. ► system · The earnings of metal miners are notoriously difficult to estimate because intricate systems of payment by results produced wide fluctuations. containing many small parts or details that all work or fit together → complex: intricate patterns► see thesaurus at complicated—intricately adverb: intricately woven fabric
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