convoluted
英 [ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd]
美 [ˈkɑːn.və.luː.t̬ɪd]
- adj. 复杂的;费解的;旋绕的
- v. 盘绕;缠绕(convolute的过去分词)
将“convoluted”分解为“con”+“vol”+“ulate”。想象一张纸片(“con”)经过复杂的弯曲和旋转过程(“vol”代表卷动),最终形成复杂的设计(“ulate”是动词后缀,暗示动作)。这样的视觉图像可以帮助记忆单词的含义:复杂的、绕弯的、难以理解的。
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convoluted 晦涩难懂的con-, 强调。-vol, 转,旋转,词源同Volvo, volume.
- 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.
- 1. Despite its length and convoluted plot, "Asta's Book" is a rich and rewarding read.
- 虽然篇幅很长,而且情节复杂,但是《阿斯塔的书》仍不失为一部内容丰富、值得一读的作品。
- 2. The policy is so convoluted even college presidents are confused.
- 这项政策太令人费解,甚至连大学校长们也是一头雾水。
- 3. You've planning something in that convoluted pixie mind of yours.
- 你那颗爱恶作剧的复杂脑瓜子,是在盘算着什么花招吧.
- 4. Their relationship is somewhat ambiguous, it is convoluted like hemp vines.
- 他们的关系犹如葛藤,暧昧不清.
- 5. Such convoluted steps belie the underlying strength of what is being sold.
- 这些复杂的措施辱没了将被出售公司的内在实力.