convoluted
英 [,k?nv?'l(j)u?t?d]
美['kɑnv?lut?d]
- adj. 復雜的；費解的；旋繞的
- v. 盤繞；纏繞（convolute的過去分詞）
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中文詞源
convoluted 晦澀難懂的
con-, 強調。-vol, 轉，旋轉，詞源同Volvo, volume.
英文詞源
- convoluted (adj.)
- 1811, past participle adjective from verb convolute (1690s), from Latin convolutus, past participle of convolvere (see convolution); or perhaps a back-formation from convolution. French has convoluté (18c.), in form a past participle adjective, without the verb.
雙語例句
- 1. Despite its length and convoluted plot, "Asta's Book" is a rich and rewarding read.
- 雖然篇幅很長，而且情節(jié)復雜，但是《阿斯塔的書》仍不失為一部內(nèi)容豐富、值得一讀的作品。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. The policy is so convoluted even college presidents are confused.
- 這項政策太令人費解，甚至連大學校長們也是一頭霧水。
來自辭典例句
- 3. You've planning something in that convoluted pixie mind of yours.
- 你那顆愛惡作劇的復雜腦瓜子,是在盤算著什么花招吧.
來自辭典例句
- 4. Their relationship is somewhat ambiguous, it is convoluted like hemp vines.
- 他們的關系猶如葛藤,曖昧不清.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
- 5. Such convoluted steps belie the underlying strength of what is being sold.
- 這些復雜的措施辱沒了將被出售公司的內(nèi)在實力.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)