intricate
gb/ˈɪntɹɪkɪt/ us/ˈɪntɹɪkɪt/
B2
Английски
~ 8900
bonyolult, összetett, részletgazdag, cizellált
B2
1
Модел на употреба:
an intricate [system/plan/plot/problem]
The movie’s intricate plot kept viewers guessing until the final scene.
A film bonyolult cselekménye az utolsó jelenetig találgatásban tartotta a nézőket.
Scientists are still trying to map the brain’s intricate network of neurons.
A tudósok még mindig az agy idegsejtjeinek bonyolult hálózatát próbálják feltérképezni.
The tax laws here are so intricate that most people hire an accountant.
Negotiating the deal required an intricate balance of political interests.
The software has an intricate system of permissions that controls who can see what.
Примери за учащи
The story is very intricate, so you must pay attention.
A történet nagyon bonyolult, ezért oda kell figyelned.
This machine has an intricate system of small parts.
Ennek a gépnek apró alkatrészekből álló, bonyolult rendszere van.
The rules of the game are too intricate for young children.
They built an intricate plan to enter the new market.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse "intricate" with "intimate" because they look similar. "Intricate" means complex or detailed, while "intimate" means close and personal. Learners may also overuse "complicated" and not realize that "intricate" often suggests something complex in a careful or clever way, not just confusing.
Значение
complex, with many connected parts
Колокации
intricate system
|intricate plot
|intricate network
|intricate process
|intricate problem
|intricate relationship
Синоними
complex (The most common general word; does not always suggest fine detail, just not simple.)
|
complicated (Emphasizes difficulty and possible confusion more than fine or careful structure.)
Антоними
simple (Lacking many parts or steps; easy to understand or do.)
|
straightforward (Easy to understand or deal with, without hidden parts or difficulties.)
Теми
thinking
|work
|technology
|core_vocabulary
|education
Определение
having many small parts or steps, so that something is hard to understand or follow
Complicated in structure, with many closely connected parts or details that make something difficult to understand, explain, or follow.
B2
2
cizellált
C1
Модел на употреба:
an intricate [design/pattern/piece of work]
She wore a bracelet with an intricate pattern of tiny silver leaves.
Egy karkötőt viselt, amelyet apró ezüstlevelek részletgazdag mintája díszített.
The cathedral ceiling is covered in intricate carvings and paintings.
A katedrális mennyezetét részletgazdag faragások és festmények borítják.
The artist is known for his intricate line drawings of city streets.
We admired the intricate lace on her wedding dress.
The box was small but incredibly intricate, with delicate metalwork on every side.
Примери за учащи
The carpet has an intricate red and gold design.
A szőnyegnek részletgazdag piros és arany mintája van.
I bought a cup with an intricate flower pattern.
Vettem egy csészét részletgazdag virágmintával.
The door shows an intricate picture carved in wood.
She makes intricate paper art with a small knife.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use "intricate" when they only mean "beautiful" or "pretty." "Intricate" must involve many small parts or lines in the design. Some learners also confuse it with "fragile"; an object can be intricate but still strong.
Значение
very detailed in pattern or design
Колокации
intricate design
|intricate pattern
|intricate carving
|intricate lace
|intricate jewelry
|intricate embroidery
Синоними
elaborate (Stresses that something has been made with a lot of detail and effort; can describe both design and process.)
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ornate (Suggests very rich or heavy decoration; often stronger and more decorative than "intricate".)
Антоними
plain (Simple in appearance, without many details or decorations.)
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simple (Having few parts or details in its design.)
Теми
art
|appearance
|objects
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Определение
having many small, careful lines or parts in the way something looks
Having many small, carefully made parts or patterns in the design, often producing a delicate or highly detailed appearance.
Граматика
Речникова форма
intricate
IPA
GB/ˈɪntɹɪkɪt/
US/ˈɪntɹɪkɪt/
Срички и ударение
in - tric - ate (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: intricate
Семейство думи
Core family
intricately
adverb
intricacy
noun
Изрази
in intricate detail
1/ˈɪn ˈɪntɹɪkɪt dˈiteɪl/
fixed phrase
with many small, complex details
describing or showing something with many small and complex parts or facts, not leaving much out
Примери
- The contract explains your responsibilities in intricate detail.
- The documentary shows the building process in intricate detail, from the first sketch to the final touches.