新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

entangle

英  [ɪnˈtæŋɡəl]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • entangles , entangling , entangled

    1[T 及物动词] 紧紧缠住

    If one thing entangles itself with another, the two things become caught together very tightly.

    双语例句

    例:

    The blade of the oar had entangled itself with the strap of her bag.

    桨叶和她包的带子紧紧缠在了一起。

    2[T 及物动词] 使陷入 , 使卷入

    If something entangles you in problems or difficulties, it causes you to become involved in problems or difficulties from which it is hard to escape.

    双语例句

    例:

    Bureaucracy can entangle applications for months.

    官僚主义会使申请耽搁数月之久。