imbroglio
UK/imˈbrəuliəu/US/im'brәuljәu/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A complicated, confusing, or embarrassing situation or misunderstanding
纠纷，纷扰；复杂混乱的局面
Root Breakdown
Loanwordimbroglioother
=imbroglio
Common Collocations
- 1.political imbroglio政治纠纷
- 2.family imbroglio家族纠纷
Example Sentences
- 1.
The political imbroglio created confusion among voters and delayed the election.
- 2.
The family imbroglio over inheritance sparked years of legal battles.