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entangle

🇬🇧 UK/ɪn'tæŋg(ə)l/🇺🇸 US/in'tæŋgl/
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To twist or tangle together in a confused mass; to involve in complications or difficulties

使纠缠,使缠绕;使卷入,使陷入困境

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ento put into, to cause
+
tangtouch
+
lesuffix
=entangle

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The fishing line became entangled in the reeds.

  • 2.

    The fishing net became entangled in underwater rocks.

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