
convoluted
词源
源自拉丁语 'convolutus'(过去分词),由 'con-'(一起)和 'volvere'(滚动)组成,原义为「卷在一起的」,16世纪进入英语后引申出抽象意义的复杂性。
adjective
❶ 形容事物极其复杂、难以理解,通常指因过多细节或曲折过程而显得混乱不清。
“The plot of the movie was so convoluted that I couldn't follow it.”
(这部电影的情节过于复杂,我完全跟不上。)
“His explanation was convoluted and left everyone confused.”
(他的解释弯弯绕绕,把大家都搞糊涂了。)
❶ 指物体本身有复杂的缠绕或弯曲形状,如卷曲的藤蔓或迷宫般的路径。
“The convoluted roots of the ancient tree spread in all directions.”
(古树盘根错节的根系向四面八方延伸。)
“We walked through the convoluted alleys of the old town.”
(我们穿梭在老城区弯弯曲曲的小巷里。)
常见短语
convoluted reasoning — 指逻辑混乱、难以理解的论证方式,常见于复杂理论或刻意绕弯子的解释中。
“The politician's convoluted reasoning failed to convince the public.”
(政客绕来绕去的说辞没能说服公众。)
convoluted process — 形容步骤繁琐、效率低下的流程,常见于官僚系统或复杂项目中。
“Getting a visa involved a convoluted process with endless paperwork.”
(办理签证需要经历繁琐的流程和没完没了的文书工作。)