early 15c., from Latin intricatus "entangled," past participle of intricare "to entangle, perplex, embarrass," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + tricae (plural) "perplexities, hindrances, toys, tricks," of uncertain origin (compare extricate). Related: Intricately.
中文解释
1. in- "in" + tric- "perplexity" + -ate.2. => entangle, perplex.3. root tric- "perplexity", it meant perhaps originally "twisted ways" and derives from PIE base *treik- "turn, twist". 取其引申义，表示各种东西纠缠在一起，扭在一起的错综复杂的情况。4. tri‐三角恋爱都很复杂的.5. in(在...里面) + tri(三个) => 陷入三角恋爱感觉错综复杂。
实用例句
1. 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。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He knows his way around the intricate maze of European law.
他通晓错综复杂的欧洲律法。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Her washing machine tends to fray edges on intricate designs.
她的洗衣机经常会把织物上的一些复杂图案的边缘磨坏。
来自柯林斯例句
4. an intricate network of loyalties and relationships
忠诚与义气构成的盘根错节的网络
来自《权威词典》
5. We were able to thread but slowly through the intricate reports.