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entangle

/ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/

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verb

缠绕，纠缠。

To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated

Examples :

"The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net."

海豚被渔网缠住了。

action process condition

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verb

纠缠，使…纠结。

To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult

Examples :

"She didn't want to entangle herself in office gossip, fearing it would lead to unnecessary drama. "

她不想让自己卷入办公室八卦，因为她担心那样会惹来不必要的麻烦和纠纷。

situation action condition

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verb

缠绕，纠缠。

Examples :

"The kitten tried to catch the yarn and ended up entangling itself in it. "

小猫想抓毛线，结果把自己缠绕在里面了。

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verb

纠缠，缠绕，使困惑。

To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

Examples :

"The student didn't study, and now he's entangled in a web of confusing equations and missed deadlines. "

学生因为没学习，现在被一堆复杂的公式和错过的截止日期搞得焦头烂额，理不清头绪。

situation condition