convoluted
英 [,kɒnvə'l(j)uːtɪd]
美 ['kɑnvəlutɪd]
- adj. 复杂的；费解的；旋绕的
- v. 盘绕；缠绕（convolute的过去分词）
中文词源
convoluted 晦涩难懂的con-, 强调。-vol, 转，旋转，词源同Volvo, volume.
英文词源
- convoluted (adj.)
- 1811, past participle adjective from verb convolute (1690s), from Latin convolutus, past participle of convolvere (see convolution); or perhaps a back-formation from convolution. French has convoluté (18c.), in form a past participle adjective, without the verb.
双语例句
- 1. Despite its length and convoluted plot, "Asta's Book" is a rich and rewarding read.
- 虽然篇幅很长，而且情节复杂，但是《阿斯塔的书》仍不失为一部内容丰富、值得一读的作品。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The policy is so convoluted even college presidents are confused.
- 这项政策太令人费解，甚至连大学校长们也是一头雾水。
来自辞典例句
- 3. You've planning something in that convoluted pixie mind of yours.
- 你那颗爱恶作剧的复杂脑瓜子,是在盘算着什么花招吧.
来自辞典例句
- 4. Their relationship is somewhat ambiguous, it is convoluted like hemp vines.
- 他们的关系犹如葛藤,暧昧不清.
来自互联网
- 5. Such convoluted steps belie the underlying strength of what is being sold.
- 这些复杂的措施辱没了将被出售公司的内在实力.
来自互联网