convolute

v. 回旋, 卷绕, 盘旋 a. 旋绕的

发音

UK /ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/
US /ˌkɑːnvəˈluːt/
AU

词形变化

convoluted convolutes 三单 convolutes convoluting convoluting 现在分词 convoluted 过去式 convoluted 过去分词 more convolute 比较级 most convolute 最高级

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To make unnecessarily complex.

    及物
  2. 2.

    To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

    及物
  3. 3.

    To confuse, mix up (something) with something else.

    及物
adj.
  1. 1.

    Convoluted.

  2. 2.

    Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section.

    生物 植物学

词汇关系

动词

同义词 4

twist pervert convolve sophisticate

上位词 7

turn bend twist refer flex denote deform
形容词

同义词 1

convoluted

近义相关 1

coiled

词源

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Proto-Indo-European *welH-der. Proto-Italic *wolwō Latin volvō Latin convolvō Latin convolūtusbor. English convolute Borrowed from Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere (“to roll together”).

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