Word · Frequency #8539
intricate
复杂精细的；错综复杂的
核心释义
very complicated and detailed, with many small parts or elements arranged in a complex way
- 1.
错综复杂的；精细的。
Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.
- 2.
错综复杂的
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
错综复杂的；精细的。；错综复杂的；复杂的；错综的；缠结的
用法In use
The intricate design of the ancient clock amazed the visitors.
用法提示：“intricate” 作为形容词，描述设计精妙复杂。
She spent hours solving the intricate puzzle.
用法提示：“intricate” 修饰 puzzle，表示拼图结构复杂。
The artist is known for her intricate paintings with many details.
用法提示：“intricate” 形容画作细节丰富、错综复杂。
intricate lacework
intricate + noun
The artist created an intricate design.
艺术家创作了一个复杂的设计。
be + intricate
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- intricate design
- 复杂的设计
- The intricate design of the cathedral took decades to complete.大教堂复杂的设计花费了几十年才完成。
- intricate details
- 复杂的细节
- She admired the intricate details of the handmade lace.她欣赏手工蕾丝复杂的细节。
- intricate pattern
- 复杂的图案
- The carpet has an intricate pattern of flowers and vines.地毯上有花朵和藤蔓的复杂图案。
- intricate relationship
- 错综复杂的关系
- The novel explores the intricate relationship between the two families.这部小说探讨了两个家庭之间错综复杂的关系。
- intricate process
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
与 simple 相反，intricate 表示像蜘蛛网一样精密复杂。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：学术写作、技术描述、艺术评论 ‘intricate’ 通常用于正式或学术语境，描述复杂而精细的结构或关系，多出现在书面语中。
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于名词前作定语，也可用于系动词后作表语
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Triplicate shares the same stressed vowel /ɪ/ and final /kət/ as intricate, making it a genuine rhyme. Delicate, duplicate, and indelicate share the same final /kət/ but have different stressed vowels (/ɛ/ for delicate and indelicate, /uː/ for duplicate). Complicate ends with /eɪt/ and has a different vowel, so it is only a spelling lookalike.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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