Definition of labyrinth in English:

labyrinth

noun ˈlab(ə)rɪnθˈlæb(ə)ˌrɪnθ

1A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.
you lose yourself in a labyrinth of little streets
Example sentencesExamples
- And of course, there is considerably more concerning the labyrinths of the Cathedrals of Northern France.
- Theseus killing the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete, and labyrinths in general, were favorite subjects for church pavements, especially among the Gauls.
- There is only one way to get in and one way to get out, which are directly opposite of each other if you were to remove the tall walls of stone creating the confusing labyrinth.
- The original center piece has been removed and other areas of the labyrinth have been restored.
- But they say that the inhabitants on Prangli do not know of any labyrinths on their island.
- Artress led the effort to reintroduce the labyrinth into the world as a spiritual tool.
- It is situated in the intricate labyrinth of the Niah Caves.
- The lanes and alleys of the Marrakech medina twist and turn through a labyrinth where excitement and mystery await you around every corner.
- Macerata was built on a hill with fortress-like walls and internal streets as confusing as a labyrinth, and today it still has many of those outer walls intact.
- Ariadne is this character in Greek myth who accompanies Theseus on his dangerous expedition to the heart of the labyrinth to kill the dreaded Minotaur.
- The labyrinth has since ancient times been associated with the legend of the Minotaur, the monster half-man half-bull which dwelt in the heart of a labyrinth on the island of Crete.
- Within lies a modern labyrinth arranged around the physical remains of ancient Roman town houses, together with more conventional exhibition spaces.
- He seemed to know the labyrinth by instinct, only bothering with a lamp when the others began to stumble in the dusk.
Synonyms
maze, warren, network, complex, web, coil, entanglement
1. 1.1 An intricate and confusing arrangement.
  a labyrinth of conflicting laws and regulations
  Example sentencesExamples
  His investigation reveals a twisted labyrinth of deception and betrayal, with remorseless vixen Kitty Collins at the center.
  I had just completed the process of studying business administration and journeyed into the labyrinth of corporate power.
  The few seemingly simple slips of paper turn out to be a confusing labyrinth of coupons, even if colour coordinated.
  Conditions are mild and predictable for novice divers, and spectacular fun for certified cave divers, who can twist through extensive labyrinths of limestone tunnels and chambers.
  Khadra's Algiers is a labyrinth of political intrigue and corporate crime - or, more precisely, corporate crime disguised as political intrigue.
  This is a place of high anxiety, a labyrinth where the protagonists become so confused by being mistaken for someone else that insanity threatens.
  The likely result of this is a labyrinth of intricate employment and childcare arrangements that families may find harder to juggle, not easier.
  However, after centuries of building, law's design is difficult to discern; its attempt to impose order on chaos has become its own labyrinth, confusing as much as enlightening those who try to enter.
  Synonyms
  tangle, web, morass, jungle, snarl, twist, turn, complexity, confusion, complication, entanglement, convolution, intricacy
  jumble, mishmash, hotchpotch, hodgepodge
  archaic perplexity
2Anatomy
A complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance. It consists of bony cavities (the bony labyrinth) filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes (the membranous labyrinth).
Example sentencesExamples
- The molecular mechanisms coordinating the development of the membranous and bony labyrinths are largely unknown.
- These fusions divide the bony labyrinth into two chambers called scala vestibuli and scala tympani.
- If the membranous labyrinth ruptures, the endolymph mixes with another inner ear fluid called perilymph.
- The last part contains the portion of the membranous labyrinth that is involved in hearing perception.
- Within each semicircular canal of the bony labyrinth is a semicircular canal of the membranous labyrinth.
1. 2.1Zoology An accessory respiratory organ of certain fish.

Derivatives

labyrinthian

adjective lab(ə)ˈrɪnθɪən

Of course, hoofing your way through a labyrinthian furniture store in search of that perfect chair can also be about as much fun as dental surgery without drugs.
Example sentencesExamples
- Statistical properties of the resulting labyrinthian structure are similar to those observed in experiments.
- As his character was somewhat labyrinthian, so his mind was bewildering in its range and complexity.
- In one of these pieces concrete labyrinthian housing blocks replace the green slopes of Puncak, a favorite mountain retreat for Jakartans.
- A labyrinthian plot and a labyrinthian chase make this one of the best thrillers of the year.

Origin

Late Middle English (referring to the maze constructed by Daedalus to house the Minotaur): from French labyrinthe or Latin labyrinthus, from Greek laburinthos.

The word was first used to refer to the mythological maze constructed by the Greek craftsman Daedalus for King Minos of Crete to house the Minotaur, a creature half-man half-bull. It comes from Greek laburinthos. By the early 17th century it was being used both for mazes in landscaped gardens and for something intricately complicated.

Definition of labyrinth in US English:

labyrinth

nounˈlab(ə)ˌrinTHˈlæb(ə)ˌrɪnθ

1A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.
a labyrinth of passages and secret chambers
Example sentencesExamples
- Theseus killing the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete, and labyrinths in general, were favorite subjects for church pavements, especially among the Gauls.
- The lanes and alleys of the Marrakech medina twist and turn through a labyrinth where excitement and mystery await you around every corner.
- But they say that the inhabitants on Prangli do not know of any labyrinths on their island.
- The labyrinth has since ancient times been associated with the legend of the Minotaur, the monster half-man half-bull which dwelt in the heart of a labyrinth on the island of Crete.
- Artress led the effort to reintroduce the labyrinth into the world as a spiritual tool.
- Within lies a modern labyrinth arranged around the physical remains of ancient Roman town houses, together with more conventional exhibition spaces.
- The original center piece has been removed and other areas of the labyrinth have been restored.
- Macerata was built on a hill with fortress-like walls and internal streets as confusing as a labyrinth, and today it still has many of those outer walls intact.
- There is only one way to get in and one way to get out, which are directly opposite of each other if you were to remove the tall walls of stone creating the confusing labyrinth.
- Ariadne is this character in Greek myth who accompanies Theseus on his dangerous expedition to the heart of the labyrinth to kill the dreaded Minotaur.
- He seemed to know the labyrinth by instinct, only bothering with a lamp when the others began to stumble in the dusk.
- It is situated in the intricate labyrinth of the Niah Caves.
- And of course, there is considerably more concerning the labyrinths of the Cathedrals of Northern France.
Synonyms
maze, warren, network, complex, web, coil, entanglement
1. 1.1 An intricate and confusing arrangement.
  a labyrinth of conflicting laws and regulations
  Example sentencesExamples
  His investigation reveals a twisted labyrinth of deception and betrayal, with remorseless vixen Kitty Collins at the center.
  The likely result of this is a labyrinth of intricate employment and childcare arrangements that families may find harder to juggle, not easier.
  The few seemingly simple slips of paper turn out to be a confusing labyrinth of coupons, even if colour coordinated.
  This is a place of high anxiety, a labyrinth where the protagonists become so confused by being mistaken for someone else that insanity threatens.
  Conditions are mild and predictable for novice divers, and spectacular fun for certified cave divers, who can twist through extensive labyrinths of limestone tunnels and chambers.
  Khadra's Algiers is a labyrinth of political intrigue and corporate crime - or, more precisely, corporate crime disguised as political intrigue.
  However, after centuries of building, law's design is difficult to discern; its attempt to impose order on chaos has become its own labyrinth, confusing as much as enlightening those who try to enter.
  I had just completed the process of studying business administration and journeyed into the labyrinth of corporate power.
  Synonyms
  tangle, web, morass, jungle, snarl, twist, turn, complexity, confusion, complication, entanglement, convolution, intricacy
2Anatomy
A complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance. It consists of bony cavities (the bony labyrinth) filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes (the membranous labyrinth).
Example sentencesExamples
- The molecular mechanisms coordinating the development of the membranous and bony labyrinths are largely unknown.
- Within each semicircular canal of the bony labyrinth is a semicircular canal of the membranous labyrinth.
- The last part contains the portion of the membranous labyrinth that is involved in hearing perception.
- These fusions divide the bony labyrinth into two chambers called scala vestibuli and scala tympani.
- If the membranous labyrinth ruptures, the endolymph mixes with another inner ear fluid called perilymph.
1. 2.1Zoology An organ of intricate structure, in particular the accessory respiratory organs of certain fishes.

Origin

Late Middle English (referring to the maze constructed by Daedalus to house the Minotaur): from French labyrinthe or Latin labyrinthus, from Greek laburinthos.

单词	labyrinth
释义	Definition of labyrinth in English: labyrinth noun ˈlab(ə)rɪnθˈlæb(ə)ˌrɪnθ 1A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze. you lose yourself in a labyrinth of little streets Example sentencesExamples And of course, there is considerably more concerning the labyrinths of the Cathedrals of Northern France. Theseus killing the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete, and labyrinths in general, were favorite subjects for church pavements, especially among the Gauls. There is only one way to get in and one way to get out, which are directly opposite of each other if you were to remove the tall walls of stone creating the confusing labyrinth. The original center piece has been removed and other areas of the labyrinth have been restored. But they say that the inhabitants on Prangli do not know of any labyrinths on their island. Artress led the effort to reintroduce the labyrinth into the world as a spiritual tool. It is situated in the intricate labyrinth of the Niah Caves. The lanes and alleys of the Marrakech medina twist and turn through a labyrinth where excitement and mystery await you around every corner. Macerata was built on a hill with fortress-like walls and internal streets as confusing as a labyrinth, and today it still has many of those outer walls intact. Ariadne is this character in Greek myth who accompanies Theseus on his dangerous expedition to the heart of the labyrinth to kill the dreaded Minotaur. The labyrinth has since ancient times been associated with the legend of the Minotaur, the monster half-man half-bull which dwelt in the heart of a labyrinth on the island of Crete. Within lies a modern labyrinth arranged around the physical remains of ancient Roman town houses, together with more conventional exhibition spaces. He seemed to know the labyrinth by instinct, only bothering with a lamp when the others began to stumble in the dusk. Synonyms maze, warren, network, complex, web, coil, entanglement 1.1 An intricate and confusing arrangement. a labyrinth of conflicting laws and regulations Example sentencesExamples His investigation reveals a twisted labyrinth of deception and betrayal, with remorseless vixen Kitty Collins at the center. I had just completed the process of studying business administration and journeyed into the labyrinth of corporate power. The few seemingly simple slips of paper turn out to be a confusing labyrinth of coupons, even if colour coordinated. Conditions are mild and predictable for novice divers, and spectacular fun for certified cave divers, who can twist through extensive labyrinths of limestone tunnels and chambers. Khadra's Algiers is a labyrinth of political intrigue and corporate crime - or, more precisely, corporate crime disguised as political intrigue. This is a place of high anxiety, a labyrinth where the protagonists become so confused by being mistaken for someone else that insanity threatens. The likely result of this is a labyrinth of intricate employment and childcare arrangements that families may find harder to juggle, not easier. However, after centuries of building, law's design is difficult to discern; its attempt to impose order on chaos has become its own labyrinth, confusing as much as enlightening those who try to enter. Synonyms tangle, web, morass, jungle, snarl, twist, turn, complexity, confusion, complication, entanglement, convolution, intricacy jumble, mishmash, hotchpotch, hodgepodge archaic perplexity 2Anatomy A complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance. It consists of bony cavities (the bony labyrinth) filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes (the membranous labyrinth). Example sentencesExamples The molecular mechanisms coordinating the development of the membranous and bony labyrinths are largely unknown. These fusions divide the bony labyrinth into two chambers called scala vestibuli and scala tympani. If the membranous labyrinth ruptures, the endolymph mixes with another inner ear fluid called perilymph. The last part contains the portion of the membranous labyrinth that is involved in hearing perception. Within each semicircular canal of the bony labyrinth is a semicircular canal of the membranous labyrinth. 2.1Zoology An accessory respiratory organ of certain fish. Derivatives labyrinthian adjective lab(ə)ˈrɪnθɪən Of course, hoofing your way through a labyrinthian furniture store in search of that perfect chair can also be about as much fun as dental surgery without drugs. Example sentencesExamples Statistical properties of the resulting labyrinthian structure are similar to those observed in experiments. As his character was somewhat labyrinthian, so his mind was bewildering in its range and complexity. In one of these pieces concrete labyrinthian housing blocks replace the green slopes of Puncak, a favorite mountain retreat for Jakartans. A labyrinthian plot and a labyrinthian chase make this one of the best thrillers of the year. Origin Late Middle English (referring to the maze constructed by Daedalus to house the Minotaur): from French labyrinthe or Latin labyrinthus, from Greek laburinthos. The word was first used to refer to the mythological maze constructed by the Greek craftsman Daedalus for King Minos of Crete to house the Minotaur, a creature half-man half-bull. It comes from Greek laburinthos. By the early 17th century it was being used both for mazes in landscaped gardens and for something intricately complicated. Definition of labyrinth in US English: labyrinth nounˈlab(ə)ˌrinTHˈlæb(ə)ˌrɪnθ 1A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze. a labyrinth of passages and secret chambers Example sentencesExamples Theseus killing the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete, and labyrinths in general, were favorite subjects for church pavements, especially among the Gauls. The lanes and alleys of the Marrakech medina twist and turn through a labyrinth where excitement and mystery await you around every corner. But they say that the inhabitants on Prangli do not know of any labyrinths on their island. The labyrinth has since ancient times been associated with the legend of the Minotaur, the monster half-man half-bull which dwelt in the heart of a labyrinth on the island of Crete. Artress led the effort to reintroduce the labyrinth into the world as a spiritual tool. Within lies a modern labyrinth arranged around the physical remains of ancient Roman town houses, together with more conventional exhibition spaces. The original center piece has been removed and other areas of the labyrinth have been restored. Macerata was built on a hill with fortress-like walls and internal streets as confusing as a labyrinth, and today it still has many of those outer walls intact. There is only one way to get in and one way to get out, which are directly opposite of each other if you were to remove the tall walls of stone creating the confusing labyrinth. Ariadne is this character in Greek myth who accompanies Theseus on his dangerous expedition to the heart of the labyrinth to kill the dreaded Minotaur. He seemed to know the labyrinth by instinct, only bothering with a lamp when the others began to stumble in the dusk. It is situated in the intricate labyrinth of the Niah Caves. And of course, there is considerably more concerning the labyrinths of the Cathedrals of Northern France. Synonyms maze, warren, network, complex, web, coil, entanglement 1.1 An intricate and confusing arrangement. a labyrinth of conflicting laws and regulations Example sentencesExamples His investigation reveals a twisted labyrinth of deception and betrayal, with remorseless vixen Kitty Collins at the center. The likely result of this is a labyrinth of intricate employment and childcare arrangements that families may find harder to juggle, not easier. The few seemingly simple slips of paper turn out to be a confusing labyrinth of coupons, even if colour coordinated. This is a place of high anxiety, a labyrinth where the protagonists become so confused by being mistaken for someone else that insanity threatens. Conditions are mild and predictable for novice divers, and spectacular fun for certified cave divers, who can twist through extensive labyrinths of limestone tunnels and chambers. Khadra's Algiers is a labyrinth of political intrigue and corporate crime - or, more precisely, corporate crime disguised as political intrigue. However, after centuries of building, law's design is difficult to discern; its attempt to impose order on chaos has become its own labyrinth, confusing as much as enlightening those who try to enter. I had just completed the process of studying business administration and journeyed into the labyrinth of corporate power. Synonyms tangle, web, morass, jungle, snarl, twist, turn, complexity, confusion, complication, entanglement, convolution, intricacy 2Anatomy A complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance. It consists of bony cavities (the bony labyrinth) filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes (the membranous labyrinth). Example sentencesExamples The molecular mechanisms coordinating the development of the membranous and bony labyrinths are largely unknown. Within each semicircular canal of the bony labyrinth is a semicircular canal of the membranous labyrinth. The last part contains the portion of the membranous labyrinth that is involved in hearing perception. These fusions divide the bony labyrinth into two chambers called scala vestibuli and scala tympani. If the membranous labyrinth ruptures, the endolymph mixes with another inner ear fluid called perilymph. 2.1Zoology An organ of intricate structure, in particular the accessory respiratory organs of certain fishes. Origin Late Middle English (referring to the maze constructed by Daedalus to house the Minotaur): from French labyrinthe or Latin labyrinthus, from Greek laburinthos.
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