adj.(形容词)

1. 错综复杂的
2. 复杂的
3. 错综的
4. 复杂精细的
5. 难理解的
6. 难分析的
7. 缠结的
8. 精致的
9. 交错的
10. 杂乱如麻
11. 弯弯曲曲的
12. 交叉的
13. 难懂的
14. 精心制作的

adj.(形容词)

1. 错综复杂的 containing many small parts or details that all work or fit together

Adjective:

1. having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate;

   "intricate lacework"
   

1.复杂精细的;错综复杂的
You useintricate to describe something that has many small parts or details.

e.g. ...intricate patterns and motifs.
复杂的式样与图案

intricately
...intricately carved sculptures.
精雕细刻的雕塑品

1. 复杂的, 错综的, 难以理解的：harvest festival 收获节,收获感恩节 |intricate 复杂的, 错综的, 难以理解的 | duration of pouring 浇注时间

2. 错综复杂的 精致的; 难懂的; 难以解决的：We bar playing cards for money. 我们不准许打牌赌钱. | 22)intricate 错综复杂的 精致的; 难懂的; 难以解决的 | anintricate instrument 复杂的仪器

3. 错综复杂的：Restricted 限制 limited |intricate 错综复杂的 complex | Vary 区别,不同 differ

It was an intricate and ingenious system.

这是一个复杂而精致的体系。

The prisoners designed the intricate escape.

囚犯们策划了那起周密的越狱事件。

Taiwan is a complex of intricate relationships.

台湾是个各种关系错综复杂的地方。

The situation seems to be intricate.

局势似乎错综复杂。

intricate patterns

复杂的图案

an intricate network of loyalties and relationships

忠诚与义气构成的盘根错节的网络

intricately carved

精雕细刻的

...intricate patterns and motifs.

复杂的式样与图案

It's a novel an intricate plot.

这是一本情节复杂的小说.

Threads of different colors and textures were woven into an intricate pattern.

各种花色和质地的线织成了一幅复杂的图案.

Because stepped a new way that leads blood, that piece of intricate network more appear complex.

由于踏出了一条新的带血的路, 那张错综的网更显得错综.

The design is intricate.

这个设计是错综复杂的.

The nests are intricate structures beautifully woven by the male birds.

鸟巢错综复杂的结构是由公鸟完美的编制的.

In the intricate pas de trois, Hikota Taira had a clean technique.

在复杂的三人舞中,平良彦太的技巧干净利落.

He must regard the intricate patterns of evolution and coevolution.

他必须研究进化和共同进化错综复杂的类型.

The method has a valuable reference to other image processing in intricate background.

该方法对其它复杂背景下的图象处理有较好的参考价值.

Although the problem is intricate and complex, it can be solved very quickly with an electronic computer.

这道题虽然错综复杂, 但用电子计算机很快就能解出.

I have a novel with an intricate plot.

我有一本情节错综复杂的小说.

His devices are intricate and often huge.

他的发明物往往复杂庞大.

It was an intricate and ingenious system.

这是一个复杂而精致的体系.

The details are intricate.

情节曲折.

The plot is intricate and full of interest.

故事曲折有致.

The many different genes interact by intricate rules, to create the final coat.

(正是)这些不同的又遵循着难以被理解的规律相互作用的基因创造了(藏獒)最终的毛色.

A detective novel usually has an intricate plot.

侦探小说通常有错综复杂的情节.

The intricate detail of a rococo altarpiece.

'洛可可'.''''.'式'. ''圣坛背壁装饰画的复杂细节.

The plot of the novel is intricate and fascinating.

这部小说的情节错综复杂,引人入胜.

The campaign on which were embarking was backed up by such intricate and detailed maintenance arrangemets.

我们实施的战争,须要如此复杂及详细的维护准备.

The child was perplexed by the intricate plot of the story.

这孩子被那头绪纷繁的故事弄得迷惑不解.

We were able to thread but slowly through the intricate reports.

我们能弄懂这些复杂的报告,只是很慢.

The building has intricate geometrical designs on several of the walls.

建筑物的几面墙上有复杂的几何图案.

an intricate network of loyalties and relationships

忠诚与义气构成的盘根错节的网络

The quilt has pretty, scalloped edges and intricate quilting.

这条被子有漂亮的荷叶饰边，而且绗缝活做得也很精致。

He knows his way around the intricate maze of European law.

他通晓错综复杂的欧洲律法。

用作定语～+ n.

1. I have a novel with an intricate plot.
   我有一本情节错综复杂的小说。
2. He and Sheila did some intricate steps.
   他和希拉跳了一些复杂的舞步。
3. The oriental rug has an intricate pattern.
   那块东方的地毯图案繁杂。
4. The building has intricate geometric designs on several of the walls.
   建筑物的几面墙上有复杂的几何图案。
5. This led to the painting on the tunics of intricate designs.
   这导致在短衫上画复杂的图案。
6. She told me the story but I couldn't understand all the intricate details.
   她跟我说过那个故事，不过我没有完全了解那些错综复杂的细节。
7. We were able to thread but slowly through the intricate reports.
   我们弄懂了这些复杂的报告,只是很慢。
8. Blood clotting involves numerous intricate chemical processes.
   形成血块涉及许多复杂的化学反应。
9. Those involved in the fraud created an intricate web of trading companies to hide their activities.
   参与骗局的人构筑了一个交易公司的复杂网,以隐瞒其行为。

用作表语S+be+～

1. The design is intricate.
   这个设计错综复杂。

动词+～

• intricate">be intricate错综复杂

副词+～

• intricate">amazingly intricate极其错综复杂
• intricate">extraordinarily intricate离奇地错综复杂
• intricate">extremely intricate极其错综复杂
• intricate">highly intricate极其错综复杂
• intricate">very intricate极其错综复杂
• intricate">quite intricate相当错综复杂

～+名词

• intricate%20design">intricate design错综复杂的设计
• intricate%20knot">intricate knot难解的结
• intricate%20machinery">intricate machinery复杂的机器
• intricate%20negotiations">intricate negotiations复杂的谈判
• intricate%20pattern">intricate pattern错综复杂的图案
• intricate%20problem">intricate problem难解的问题

• Along the intricate and twisting paths.

  出自：D. DeLillo

• Every beast is woven an intricate necklace of straw.

  出自：J. Crace

adj.(形容词)

1. intricate的基本意思是“复杂的”，强调错综复杂，令人迷惑难解。
2. intricate在句中多用作定语，也可用作表语。不用于比较等级。

adj.(形容词)

intricate, complex, complicated, involved

这组词的共同意思是“复杂的”，其区别是：

intricate强调令人迷惑难解；

complicated强调很难分辨和弄清；

complex强调需要仔细研究和了解才能掌握和运用；

而involved表示“被弄复杂了的”，强调复杂混乱。例如：

There were a plenty of irricate social ill in the country. 那个国家充满了社会弊端。

The story is extremely complicated. 这故事情节特别错综复杂。

They discussed a complex problem. 他们讨论了一个复杂难懂的问题。

Th problem's a little bit more involved than I suggested. 这问题比我所说的更为复杂一些。

complex，complicated，sophisticated，intricate

这些形容词均含“复杂的”之意。

complex侧重内在关系的复杂，需通过仔细研究与了解才能掌握和运用。

complicated与complex的含义接近，但语气更强，着重极其复杂，很难分析、分辨或解释。

sophisticated侧重指事物发展到或达到高级的程度所体现出的复杂。

intricate着重指错综复杂，令人迷惑理解。

• ☆ 15世纪进入英语，直接源自拉丁语的intricatus，意为缠住，错综复杂的。