intrigue
/ɪnˈtriːɡ/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈin-ˌtrēg in-ˈtrēg/ (ame, mw) · /ˈɪn.triːɡ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪn.triːɡ/ (ame, ipa)
intrigue — 動詞
- intriguepresent simple I / you / we / they
- intrigueshe / she / it
- intriguedpast simple
- intriguing-ing form
1. to make someone feel very curious or interested, especially because something is
引人好奇
因神秘或不尋常而引發強烈好奇
to make someone feel very curious or interested, especially because something is mysterious, unusual, or not easily explained
Léa was intrigued by the old wooden chest with strange carvings and an unusual lock.
Léa 對那個帶有奇怪雕刻和特別鎖頭的舊木箱感到十分好奇。
passive: be intrigued by [something]
What intrigued Hugo most was the small piece of fabric found near the broken window.
最令 Hugo 好奇的，是在破窗附近找到的一小塊布料。
what-clause as subject of intrigue
Mayumi found the professor's theory intriguing, though she could not understand all of it.
Mayumi 覺得教授的理論很耐人尋味，雖然她無法完全聽懂。
An ancient device that seemed to need no power source intrigued the research team.
一台看似不需要電源的古老裝置，十分引人好奇。
- bore
to make someone lose interest or feel tired
文法句型
intrigue + object
be intrigued by/with [something]
what + intrigues + object
用法筆記
The verb is pronounced /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ with stress on the second syllable. This sense is most often found in the passive pattern (be intrigued by/with) or with a what-clause as the grammatical subject. The active form (something intrigues someone) is also common but slightly more formal.
常見錯誤
2. to make secret plans together with others, typically in order to gain an advanta
密謀；策劃
暗中與他人合謀，常為不正當目的
to make secret plans together with others, typically in order to gain an advantage or cause harm to someone
Several nobles intrigued against the young king, hoping to place his cousin on the throne.
幾位貴族暗中密謀對抗年輕的國王，想讓他的表弟登上王位。
intrigue against [someone]
Lara and her business partner intrigued to force the company's owner into selling his shares.
Lara 和她的商業夥伴暗中策劃，要迫使公司老闆出售股份。
intrigue + to-infinitive
For years the two rival politicians had intrigued against each other while smiling in public.
多年來，這兩位敵對政客在公開場合笑容滿面，私下卻互相算計。
Matthew suspected his cousin was intriguing with their uncle to claim the family fortune.
Matthew 懷疑他的表弟正在和他們的叔叔密謀奪取家族財產。
文法句型
intrigue against [someone]
intrigue with [someone] to [do something]
用法筆記
This sense is older and less common in everyday speech. It is mainly used in historical or political contexts. The target of the scheming is introduced by against. Distinguish from sense AROUSE CURIOSITY, which is transitive and far more frequent.
常見錯誤
intrigue — 名詞
- intriguesingular
- intriguesplural
1. the activity of making secret plans, or a particular secret plan, usually aimed
陰謀；密謀
祕密計畫以害人或奪權
the activity of making secret plans, or a particular secret plan, usually aimed at gaining power or hurting others
Sayaka enjoyed novels full of political intrigue and unexpected twists in the story.
Sayaka 喜歡讀充滿政治陰謀和情節意外轉折的小說。
uncountable: political intrigue
The newspaper article revealed a web of intrigue involving several government officials.
報紙文章揭露了一張涉及多位政府官員的陰謀網絡。
collocation: web of intrigue
Anjali discovered the project was part of an intrigue to steal a valuable technology design.
Anjali 發現整個計畫是一場竊取珍貴技術設計的密謀。
Élise and her colleagues were trapped in a dark intrigue that had lasted for years.
Élise 和她的同事被捲入一場持續多年的黑暗陰謀。
- conspiracy
often implies an illegal plot by a group against the law or government
- plot
a more specific, concrete plan with definite steps
- scheming
more negative; focuses on the dishonest or selfish nature of the planning
文法句型
full of intrigue
a web of intrigue
an intrigue to [do something]
用法筆記
The noun is pronounced /ˈɪn.triːɡ/ with stress on the first syllable, unlike the verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/. As an uncountable noun (e.g. political intrigue) it refers to the general practice of secret scheming. As a countable noun (e.g. a dark intrigue) it refers to one specific plan.
常見錯誤
2. a romantic relationship that is kept hidden from others, typically because it wo
祕密戀情
不為人知的感情關係
a romantic relationship that is kept hidden from others, typically because it would cause trouble if it became known
The ambassador's romantic intrigue with a local actress was an open secret in the city.
法國大使與當地女演員的祕密戀情，在城裡已是公開的祕密。
intrigue with [someone]
In the novel, the married countess carries on a dangerous intrigue with a young artist.
小說中，已婚的女伯爵與一位年輕藝術家發展出危險的祕密戀情。
Tariro discovered letters proving the intrigue between the general and his wife's closest friend.
Tariro 發現了一些信件，證實了那位將軍與他妻子最要好的朋友之間有祕密戀情。
Aylin ended the intrigue when her husband threatened to expose the relationship to her family.
當丈夫威脅要向她的家人揭發這段關係時，Aylin 結束了這段祕密戀情。
文法句型
an intrigue with [someone]
carry on an intrigue
用法筆記
This sense is literary or old-fashioned. In modern everyday English, affair or secret relationship is far more common. The word intrigue in this meaning often appears in historical novels or period dramas.