| 单词 | intrigue |
| 释义 | intrigue (once / 353 pages) 1nv 2v An intrigue is a secret plot. If you ever become the monarch of a small island kingdom, keep watch for signs of any intrigue against you. Intrigue comes from the Latin verb intricare, to entangle, and is related to intricate. It can be a noun, meaning underhanded plot, or a verb for the act of plotting. Agents of two opposing powers intrigue against each other. In the late nineteenth century it also came to mean the feeling of curiosity or interest. If someone's ideas intrigue you, you want to know more about them. WORD FAMILYintrigue: intrigued, intriguer, intrigues, intriguing+/intriguer: intriguers/intriguing: intriguingly USAGE EXAMPLESAt first I instantly thought it was marketing hype but slowly the story intrigued me and I began searching online. The Guardian(Jan 02, 2017) The manuscript’s odyssey — from its creation in Mexico to its recent arrival in Manhattan — is a tale laced with intrigue. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) But a more intriguing development is wearables with built-in airbags. BBC(Jan 01, 2017) 1 1n a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends Syn|Hypo|Hyper machination priestcraft a derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs game, plot, secret plan a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) 2n a clandestine love affair Hyper love affair, romance a relationship between two lovers 3v form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner 2Syn|Hyper connive, scheme plot plan secretly, usually something illegal v cause to be interested or curious Syn|Hypo|Hyper fascinate grab, seize capture the attention or imagination of interest, matter to be of importance or consequence |
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