好词典

intrigues

UK //ɪnˈtriːɡz//US //ɪnˈtriːɡz//

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。)

同义词:conspiracy, scheme, plot, mystery, fascination

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。)

同义词:plot, scheme, fascinate, captivate, interest

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。)