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complicate

UK/'kɒmplikeit/US
NGSL 2kTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

v.

To make something more complex, difficult, or hard to understand

使复杂化,使难以处理

adj.

Intertwined; complex and intricate

错综复杂的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
comtogether, with
+
plicfill, full
+
ateto make, having
=complicate
Root ple still carries 42 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.complicate matters使事情复杂化

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Adding unnecessary details will only complicate the explanation and confuse the audience.

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