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Tangle
01
缠结, 纠缠
a matted or twisted mass that is highly intertwined
Example
The wires were in a tangle, making it hard to separate them.
Her hair was a messy tangle after the windy walk.
02
争执, 纠纷
a disagreement, fight, or conflict
03
纠缠, 混乱
a confused or complicated mass of things that are twisted or interwoven together
Example
The company found itself in a legal tangle after breaching the contract with its partners.
这家公司在违反与合作伙伴的合同后，陷入了法律纠缠。
The politician faced a public relations tangle when his remarks were misunderstood by the media.
这位政治家在他的言论被媒体误解时，面临了一场公关混乱。
04
交通事故, 碰撞
a traffic accident involving two or more vehicles that have collided, often causing a messy or complicated situation on the road
Example
A slight drizzle turned the roads slick, leading to a nasty tangle at the intersection.
There was a major tangle on the highway this morning, backing up traffic for miles.
to tangle
01
缠结, 盘绕
to become twisted or knotted together in a confusing manner
Intransitive
Example
The children 's kite strings tangled in the gusty wind, forming a knot.
孩子们的风筝线在狂风中缠结，形成了一个结。
The vines in the garden tended to tangle, making pruning a challenging task.
花园里的藤蔓往往会缠结，使得修剪成为一项具有挑战性的任务。
02
纠缠, 混乱
to become intricately complicated or intertwined, leading to confusion
Transitive: to tangle a situation
Example
His explanation only served to tangle the situation, leaving us more confused than before.
他的解释只会让事情变得更加混乱，令我们比之前更加困惑。
His explanation only served to tangle the situation, leaving us more confused than before.
他的解释只会使情况变得更加纠缠，令我们比以前更加困惑。
03
纠缠, 争执
to become involved in a heated or confrontational exchange
Intransitive: to tangle with sb
Example
Sarah did n't intend to tangle with her coworker, but their opposing views on the project escalated into a heated argument.
莎拉并不打算与她的同事纠缠，但他们在项目上的对立观点升级为激烈的争执。
It's best to avoid tangle with internet trolls who thrive on provoking arguments and spreading negativity.
最好避免与那些通过挑起争论和传播消极情绪而而兴盛的网络喷子纠缠。
04
缠绕, 纠缠
to become involved in a complex or chaotic situation, such as when multiple vehicles are involved in a traffic accident
Example
Several cars tangle in the intersection after the driver runs a red light.
The accident caused a tangled mess of cars on the freeway.
