
intrigues
词源
源自法语 'intriguer',意为'迷惑、使困惑',最终来自意大利语 'intricare'(使复杂化),与拉丁语 'intricare'(使纠缠)相关。
noun
❶ 指秘密策划的阴谋或诡计,通常涉及欺骗或操纵他人以达到某种目的。
“The novel is full of political intrigues and betrayals.”
(这部小说充满了政治阴谋和背叛。)
“She was involved in several intrigues at the royal court.”
(她参与了宫廷中的几起阴谋。)
❶ 指引起强烈兴趣或好奇心的神秘或复杂事件。
“The ancient ruins hold many intrigues for archaeologists.”
(这些古代遗迹对考古学家来说充满了神秘。)
“The story's plot twists added to its intrigues.”
(故事情节的转折增加了它的吸引力。)
verb
❶ 指密谋策划或设计阴谋,通常是为了达到某种不可告人的目的。
“They intrigued to overthrow the king.”
(他们密谋推翻国王。)
“She suspected her colleagues were intriguing against her.”
(她怀疑同事们正在密谋对付她。)
❶ 指引起某人的强烈兴趣或好奇心,使其想要了解更多。
“The strange artifact intrigued the archaeologists.”
(这件奇怪的文物引起了考古学家的兴趣。)
“Her mysterious smile intrigued him.”
(她神秘的微笑引起了他的好奇。)
常见短语
court intrigues — 指宫廷或权力中心内部的阴谋和权力斗争。
“The history of the royal family is filled with court intrigues.”
(王室的历史充满了宫廷阴谋。)
political intrigues — 指政治领域中的秘密策划和权力操纵行为。
“The ambassador was skilled at navigating political intrigues.”
(这位大使擅长应对政治阴谋。)