entanglement

entanglement
noun
  1. [mass noun]the action or fact of entangling or being entangled
    纠缠;卷入;缠住
    many dolphins die from entanglement in fishing nets.
    许多海豚因给渔网缠住而死去。
    ■[count noun]a complicated or compromising relationship or situation
    复杂(或危险)关系(或情况);纠葛
    romantic entanglements.
    感情纠葛。
    ■[count noun]an extensive barrier, typically made of interlaced barbed wire and stakes, erected to impede enemy soldiers or vehicles
    障碍物(尤指带刺铁丝网)
    the attackers were caught up on wire entanglements.
    攻击者被铁丝网困住了。
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