| 词组 | tangle |
| 释义 | tangle [tangled, tangled, tangling] tangle up be tangled up if string, wire, rope etc is tangled up, it is twisted together in a way that is annoying because you cannot easily separate it and use it: ▪ The wires were all tangled up and I couldn't work out which was the one for the fax machine. get tangled up ▪ How has this rope got so tangled up? tangle up in 1. get tangled up in sth to become caught or trapped in something such as branches, ropes, or wires, and be unable to get free: ▪ Dolphins often get tangled up in nets used for tuna fishing. be tangled up in sth ▪ My legs were tangled up in the weeds in the river. ■ SIMILAR TO: be caught in 2. get tangled up in sth to become involved in a situation that it is difficult to get out of: ▪ I managed to get myself tangled up in a real mess! be tangled up in sth ▪ Don't you realize that you're tangled up in something that will probably end in disaster? ■ SIMILAR TO: be mixed up in sth tangle with 1. tangle with sb/sth AmE informal to argue or fight with someone or something: ▪ Garamendi tangled with politicians about compensation for California residents. 2. tangle with sb AmE informal to play a game against another person or team: ▪ The Arizona Wildcats get ready to tangle with North Carolina today in Chapel Hill. |
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