interwoven

interwoven — 動詞

  • interwovenpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • interwovens3rd person singular
  • interwovening-ing form
  • interwovenedpast simple

1. to weave threads, fibres, or narrow strips of material into a single piece by pa

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

交織

將線或纖維編織在一起

to weave threads, fibres, or narrow strips of material into a single piece by passing them over and under one another in a regular pattern

例句

Tamar interwove thin gold threads into the edges of the wedding shawl.

Tamar 將細金線交織進婚禮披肩的邊緣。

interweave + object + into + noun

The basket maker interwove dried bamboo strips with green leaves to form a sturdy roof.

那位籃子工匠將乾竹條與綠葉交織在一起,編成堅固的屋頂。

interweave + object + with + noun

同義詞
  • weave

    more common and general; 'interweave' emphasises two or more distinct materials being combined

  • plait

    typically used for hair or rope; involves three or more strands crossing each other

  • braid

    similar to plait; often used for hair, ribbon, or wire

反義詞
  • unravel

    to separate threads that have been woven together

  • unwind

    to undo twisted or coiled material

文法句型

interweave + object + with + object

be interwoven + with + noun

用法筆記

Often used in the passive form 'be interwoven with' when describing the materials that make up a finished textile or object.

常見錯誤

The tailor interwoven the fabric by machine.
The tailor interwove the fabric by machine.
💡'interwoven' is the past participle form, not the simple past. The simple past of 'interweave' is 'interwove.'

2. to combine different things—such as ideas, styles, cultural traditions, or story

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

融合

將不同元素結合成整體

to combine different things—such as ideas, styles, cultural traditions, or storylines—so that they form a connected or unified whole

例句

Camila's cooking style interwove Mexican spices with traditional Korean techniques.

Camila 的烹飪風格將墨西哥香料與傳統韓國技法融合在一起。

interweave + noun + with + noun

The novel interwove three separate stories into one rich and satisfying narrative.

這本小說將三個獨立的故事融合成一部豐富而令人滿意的敘事。

同義詞
  • blend

    more general and common; implies a smoother fusion of components

  • integrate

    more formal; suggests parts become a functional system

  • combine

    most neutral; used in everyday speech for any mixture of elements

反義詞
  • separate

    to divide things that have been combined

  • isolate

    to treat one element apart from the others

文法句型

be interwoven with + noun

interweave + noun + into + noun

用法筆記

Subject is typically a creative work, performance, event, or cultural product. The passive construction is very common: 'X is interwoven with Y.'

常見錯誤

The report interwoven data and analysis.
The report interwove data and analysis.' or 'The report is interwoven with data and analysis.
💡'interwoven' is a participle, not a simple past tense verb form.

3. to wind separate physical objects such as vines, roots, branches, or cables arou

3.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

交錯

將枝條、纜線等纏繞在一起

to wind separate physical objects such as vines, roots, branches, or cables around each other so they become entangled and difficult to separate

例句

The old vines were so thickly interwoven around the fence that Otis could not pull them apart.

那些老藤蔓緊緊交錯在籬笆上,Otis 無法將它們拉開。

passive: were interwoven — physical twisting of plants

The electrical cables behind the wall panel were tightly interwoven with the data wires.

牆板後的電線與數據線緊緊交錯在一起。

同義詞
  • intertwine

    very close in meaning; slightly more common for physical twisting of rope, stems, or branches

  • entwine

    suggests wrapping one thing around another, often in a decorative way

  • entangle

    more negative; suggests problematic or unwanted twisting together

反義詞

文法句型

be interwoven with + noun

become interwoven

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 is about deliberate weaving of threads into a textile on a loom; sense 3 describes twisting or winding of thicker objects such as roots, vines, or cables, which may happen naturally. Distinguish from sense 2: sense 2 is about abstract elements (ideas, stories, cultures), while sense 3 is always about physical objects.

常見錯誤

The cables interwoven after the storm.
The cables were interwoven after the storm.' or 'The cables became interwoven after the storm.
💡'interwoven' is a past participle and needs an auxiliary verb (was/were/had/became) when used as the main predicate.