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ldoce_170_bin·tri·cate /ˈɪntrɪkət/ ●○○ adjective COMPLICATEDcontaining many small parts or details that all work or fit together 错综复杂的 → complex intricate patterns 繁复的图案► see thesaurus at complicated →5 See picture of an intricate pattern 繁复的图案 —intricately adverb intricately woven fabric 精细编织的织物Examples from the Corpusintricate• a pair of intricate beaded earrings• Lasers are used to cut intricate designs in wood.• intricate patterns of coloured marble• The farmers use an intricate system of drainage canals.• the intricate workings of a watchOrigin intricate (1400-1500) Latin past participle of intricare “to mix up in a complicated way”, from tricae “small unimportant things, things that get in your way”in·tri·cate adjectiveChineseSyllable containing or parts many Corpus that details small |