complexly

IPA/ˈkɒm.pleks.li/
IPA/kɑːmˈpleks.li/

complexly — 副詞

1. in a manner that is made up of many different parts or elements, with each one c

1.副詞B2
釋義

繁複地

由許多相互連接的部分構成

in a manner that is made up of many different parts or elements, with each one connected to or depending on the others

例句

Vikram's recipe was complexly layered, calling for three sauces and an all-day marinade.

Vikram 的食譜層次繁複，需要三種醬汁和耗費整天的醃料。

complexly + past participle: layered

The cathedral ceiling was complexly vaulted, with stone ribs branching from twelve pillars.

大教堂的天花板採用繁複的拱頂結構，石肋從十二根柱子向外延伸。

同義詞
  • intricately

    emphasises many small, fine details fitting together — especially in design, craft, or natural patterns

  • elaborately

    suggests careful planning with many added features or decorations, often intentionally impressive

反義詞
  • simply

    in a way that has few parts and is easy to grasp

  • straightforwardly

    in a direct manner without extra complications

文法句型

complexly + past participle (designed, structured, layered, woven)

so complexly that + clause

用法筆記

Most often used with past participles such as designed, structured, built, or woven to describe things made of many interrelated parts. Less common than the adjective complex or the phrase 'in a complex way'.

常見錯誤

❌The problem is complexly.
✅The problem is complex.
💡Complexly is an adverb; after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem', use the adjective 'complex'.

2. with so many different details or factors involved that understanding or followi

2.副詞B2
釋義

難懂

因細節過多而難以理解

with so many different details or factors involved that understanding or following becomes difficult

例句

Stefan explained the new rules so complexly that even the accountant looked confused.

Stefan 把新規定解釋得太難懂，連會計師都一臉困惑。

so complexly that + clause showing result

Gabriela wrote the game instructions complexly, filling twelve pages with dense text.

Gabriela 把桌遊說明寫得很難懂，密密麻麻填滿了十二頁。

同義詞
  • convolutedly

    more negative — implies unnecessary twists and turns that make something frustratingly hard to follow

  • perplexingly

    emphasises the feeling of confusion or puzzlement the complexity causes

  • obscurely

    suggests meaning is hidden or unclear, not just complicated

反義詞
  • clearly

    in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

  • plainly

    in a straightforward manner without confusing detail

文法句型

complexly + past participle (written, worded, argued, explained)

so complexly that + clause

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (WITH MANY CONNECTED PARTS): this sense focuses on the difficulty of understanding, not the physical or structural makeup. Commonly used with verbs of communication such as explain, write, describe, or word.