Imbrication
01
the arrangement or overlapping of elements so that each partially covers the one beneath it, as in tiles, shingles, or scales
例子
The roof displayed perfect imbrication of clay tiles.
The artist painted fish with careful imbrication of scales.
02
叠覆, 重叠
the overlapping and blending of language elements, such as sounds or grammatical structures, within speech or writing
例子
The imbrication of English and Spanish in the border regions creates a unique linguistic blend that fascinates linguists.
边境地区英语和西班牙语的交织创造出一种独特的语言混合体，令语言学家着迷。
Understanding the imbrication of syntax and semantics is crucial for advanced language learners.
理解语法和语义的重叠对于高级语言学习者至关重要。
