Word · Frequency #32647
convolute
/ˈkɒnvəluːt/
adjective
旋绕的
rolled longitudinally upon itself
- 1.
Convoluted.
复杂的
- 2.
Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section.
卷曲成一边在内一边在外,横截面呈螺旋状
复杂的；卷曲成一边在内一边在外,横截面呈螺旋状
In use
The climbing plant convolutes around the garden fence as it grows.
She convoluted the flexible cable neatly before putting it in the box.
By the time we returned, the ivy had convoluted around the entire post.
convolute sth
及物用法，表示使某物卷绕或盘旋。
The machine convolutes the wire into a coil.
这台机器将金属丝卷绕成线圈。
convolute (intransitive)
不及物用法，表示自身卷绕或盘旋。
The snake convolutes around the branch.
蛇缠绕在树枝上。
Common mistakes
The plot is very convolute.The plot is very convoluted.
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- convolutes
- plural, third person singular
- convoluted
- past, past participle
- convoluting
- present participle
Learner notes
Grammar Note
as adjective, 'convoluted' is more common
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