entanglement

英 [ɪnˈtæŋɡlmənt]

美 [ɪnˈtæŋɡlmənt]

n.  瓜葛; 牵连; 纠缠; 缠住; 铁丝网(用以阻止敌人靠近)

复数：entanglements　

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BNC.20437 / COCA.15426

牛津词典

noun

• 瓜葛；牵连
  a difficult or complicated relationship with another person or country
• 纠缠；缠住
  the act of becoming entangled in sth; the state of being entangled
  1. Many dolphins die each year from entanglement in fishing nets.
     每年都有许多海豚被捕鱼网缠绕致死。
• 铁丝网（用以阻止敌人靠近）
  barriers made of barbed wire , used to stop an enemy from getting close

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 复杂关系（或情况）；纠葛;瓜葛
  Anentanglementis a complicated or difficult relationship or situation.
  1. ...romantic entangle-ments.
     爱情纠葛
  2. ...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
• N-VAR 纠缠;缠绕;缠住
  If things become entangled, you can refer to this asentanglement.
  1. 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。

英英释义

noun

• an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
  Synonym:web

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