intrigue
gb/ˈɪntɹiɡ/ us/ˈɪntɹiɡ/
B1
Inglés
~ 7600
felkelti valakinek a kíváncsiságát, felkelti valakinek az érdeklődését, intrigál, titokzatosság, különös vonzerő, rejtélyesség, intrika, cselszövés, áskálódás, mesterkedik, intrikál, összeesküvést sző
VERBO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
to intrigue [someone]
The documentary about deep-sea creatures really intrigued me.
A mélytengeri élőlényekről szóló dokumentumfilm igazán felkeltette a kíváncsiságomat.
Her calm reaction to the bad news intrigued her coworkers.
A rossz hírre adott nyugodt reakciója felkeltette a munkatársai kíváncsiságát.
What intrigues scientists most is how quickly the ice is melting.
The strange symbol on the door intrigued the children and made them stop to look.
His quiet, thoughtful answers intrigued the interviewer.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This book about space really intrigues me.
Ez az űrről szóló könyv nagyon felkelti a kíváncsiságomat.
Her story about life in another country intrigued the class.
A másik országban való életről szóló története felkeltette az osztály érdeklődését.
What intrigues me is how he solved the problem so fast.
The small, locked box on the table intrigued them.
His different way of thinking intrigues his friends.
Error frecuente:
Learners often say *"I am intrigue"* instead of *"I am intrigued"*. Use *"intrigue"* as a verb ("The story intrigues me") and *"intrigued"* as an adjective ("I am intrigued by the story"). Another mistake is confusing this sense with the 'secret plan' meaning; in this sense, no planning or politics is involved, only strong interest.
Significado
To arouse curiosity or interest
Colocaciones
really intrigue [someone]
|deeply intrigue [someone]
|what intrigues me is
|intrigue the audience
|intrigue the reader
|be intrigued by [something]
Sinónimos
interest (More general and neutral; does not always suggest mystery or strangeness.)
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fascinate (Stronger than "intrigue" and often suggests holding attention completely.)
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captivate (Stresses holding someone's attention in a very strong or charming way.)
Antónimos
bore (Means to make someone feel tired or uninterested, the opposite of creating curiosity.)
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put off (Suggests causing dislike or lack of interest instead of drawing someone in.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|art
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To make someone very interested and want to know more, often because something is strange or not clear.
To strongly interest someone, especially by being unusual, mysterious, or difficult to understand.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
the intrigue of [something]
The old hotel had an air of intrigue that attracted film directors.
A régi hotelt titokzatos légkör lengte körül, ami vonzotta a filmrendezőket.
The possibility of hidden treasure added intrigue to their trip.
A rejtett kincs lehetősége még titokzatosabbá és izgalmasabbá tette az utazásukat.
For many viewers, the main intrigue of the show is never knowing who to trust.
The quiet streets and closed shutters gave the town a certain intrigue at night.
Online dating has lost some of its intrigue now that everyone uses it.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The dark, empty house had a special intrigue for the children.
A sötét, üres háznak különös, titokzatos vonzereje volt a gyerekek szemében.
The job has more intrigue because you can travel to many countries.
Az állás több izgalmat tartogat, mert sok országba lehet utazni.
The mystery movie had a lot of intrigue for the audience.
The hidden door gave the room extra intrigue.
Learning a secret language added intrigue to their game.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this noun sense with the 'secret plan' noun sense. Here, *intrigue* is about the feeling or quality of being interesting and mysterious, not about actual secret planning. If you can replace it with *"fascination"* or *"mystery"* and keep the meaning, this is usually the correct sense.
Significado
Fascinating, mysterious quality or feeling
Colocaciones
sense of intrigue
|air of intrigue
|element of intrigue
|mystery and intrigue
|add intrigue to [something]
|full of intrigue
Sinónimos
fascination (Very close in meaning; does not always imply mystery, while "intrigue" usually does.)
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allure (Adds a feeling of attractiveness or charm, not only curiosity.)
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mystery (Focuses more on what is unknown; "intrigue" focuses on the curious interest it creates.)
Antónimos
boredom (The state of feeling uninterested, the opposite of being filled with intrigue.)
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plainness (Suggests something has no special or mysterious quality to attract attention.)
Temas
emotions
|art
|entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A strong interest you feel when something is strange, secret, or not easy to understand.
A feeling of fascination and curiosity, especially when something is mysterious or not fully explained.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
3
Patrón de uso:
political intrigue; [someone]'s intrigues against [someone]
The drama is filled with palace intrigue and shifting alliances.
A dráma tele van udvari intrikákkal és folyton változó szövetségekkel.
He tried to stay away from the office intrigue that surrounded the promotion.
Igyekezett távol tartani magát az előléptetés körüli munkahelyi intrikáktól.
The report uncovered years of political intrigue inside the ministry.
She soon discovered that the company was a center of intrigue and quiet power struggles.
The novel follows a young diplomat drawn into a web of international intrigue.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The movie shows a lot of political intrigue in the king’s court.
A film sok politikai intrikát mutat be a királyi udvarban.
He does not like office intrigue and just wants to do his work.
Nem szereti a munkahelyi intrikákat; ő csak végezni akarja a munkáját.
The story is about intrigue inside a big company.
They were caught in a web of intrigue at the palace.
The book is full of spies, secrets, and intrigue.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use this sense when they only want to say something is interesting. If there is no secret plan or power struggle, use words like *"interest"*, *"fascination"*, or the other noun sense of *intrigue* ("a feeling of curiosity").
Significado
Secret plan or political plotting
Colocaciones
political intrigue
|court intrigue
|palace intrigue
|office intrigue
|be caught up in intrigue
|web of intrigue
Sinónimos
plot (Very close in meaning; often slightly more direct and common in everyday speech.)
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conspiracy (Stresses illegal or very serious secret planning by a group.)
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scheme (Can be neutral or negative; in this context, usually negative like "intrigue".)
Antónimos
openness (Highlights acting in a clear and honest way, not hiding plans.)
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honesty (Stresses moral correctness, in contrast to the underhand nature of intrigue.)
Temas
politics
|crime
|work
|history
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A secret plan, usually wrong or dishonest, to get power or control over someone.
A secret, often dishonest plan or series of actions, especially to gain power or advantage over other people.
VERBO
C2
LITERARY
4
Patrón de uso:
to intrigue against [someone]
The ministers intrigued against the king, hoping to take power for themselves.
A miniszterek összeesküvést szőttek a király ellen, abban reménykedve, hogy magukhoz ragadhatják a hatalmat.
For years he had intrigued behind the scenes to control the company.
Éveken át a háttérben mesterkedett, hogy megszerezze az irányítást a vállalat felett.
Rival nobles intrigued with foreign powers to weaken the empire.
In the novel, servants and soldiers alike intrigue at court for small advantages.
She refused to intrigue against her colleagues, even when it could have helped her career.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The generals intrigued against the leader in secret.
A tábornokok titokban összeesküvést szőttek a vezető ellen.
In the story, many people intrigue at the royal court.
A történetben sokan intrikálnak a királyi udvarban.
Some workers intrigued to remove their boss from his job.
He would not intrigue against his friends to get more power.
They intrigued with others to take control of the city.
Error frecuente:
Learners may incorrectly extend the common "interest" meaning and think this verb always has a positive idea. In this sense, *intrigue* is negative and about secret plans, similar to *"plot"* or *"scheme"*. It is also quite formal or literary and not common in everyday conversation.
Significado
To secretly plot or scheme
Colocaciones
intrigue against [someone]
|intrigue at court
|intrigue with [foreign powers]
|intrigue behind the scenes
|intrigue to gain power
|intrigue for control
Sinónimos
plot (More common and straightforward; often used in both everyday and formal contexts.)
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scheme (Can sound slightly less formal; sometimes neutral, but often negative in this sense.)
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conspire (Stresses joint secret planning, especially for something illegal or harmful.)
Antónimos
support (Means to help or stand by someone instead of secretly working against them.)
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cooperate (Emphasizes working together openly rather than plotting in secret.)
Temas
politics
|crime
|history
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To make secret plans, often bad, to hurt someone or to get power.
To secretly plan or work, often with others, to harm someone or to gain power or advantage.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
intrigue
AFI
GB/ˈɪntɹiɡ/
US/ˈɪntɹiɡ/
Sílabas y acento
in - trigue (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: intrigue
- Plural: intrigue, intrigues
Verb
- Base: intrigue
- 3rd Person Singular: intrigues
- Present Participle: intriguing
- Past: intrigued
Familia de palabras
Forms
Related words
intriguingly
adverb
Expresiones
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