英语词组tangle是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

tangle up

1. To become tangled. I store each strand of Christmas lights in a separate bag so they don't all tangle up.

2. To entangle or ensnare someone or something in something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tangle" and "up," and the phrase is often followed by "in (something)." You have so many knots that I can't help but tangle the brush up in your hair unfortunately. Spiders try to tangle up their prey in their webs.

3. To involve or entrap oneself or someone in something, such as an issue, problem, or scandal. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tangle" and "up," and the phrase is often followed by "in/with (something)." The best politicians choose their battles wisely and avoid becoming too tangled up in petty debates. My brother has tangled me up with a number of lawsuits to keep me from accessing our late father's estate.

tangle with (someone or something)

To fight, argue, or engage in a dispute with someone or something. I wouldn't tangle with them if I were you. They've got so much money that you'll never stand a chance in court. My brother always had a habit of tangling with kids much bigger than him. Trust me, she is not one to tangle with.

tangle someone or something up

to entangle someone or something. Please don't tangle me up in your ropes. I tangled up my feet in the cords on the floor.

tangle with someone or something (over someone or something)

to battle against someone or something about someone or something. Tim tangled with Karen over the children. I hope I don't have to tangle with the bank over this loan. I don't want to tangle with city hall.

tangle up

1. To mix something together or intertwine it in a confused mass; snarl something: I accidentally tangled that rope up with the others. You've tangled up all the paper clips and now I can't separate them. The telephone cord is tangled up in a knot.

2. To catch and hold something in or as if in a net; entrap something: The children tangled the kite up in the branches. I tangled up the fishing lure as I was pulling it through the weeds. A dolphin became tangled up in the fishing net.

3. To involve someone in awkward or unsavory circumstances. Used chiefly in the passive: How did a good kid like you get tangled up with criminals? No politician would want to be tangled up in this sordid affair.

tangle with

To enter into argument, dispute, or conflict with someone or something: The tenants were afraid to tangle with their landlord's expensive lawyers.

tangle with someone/something

in. to quarrel or fight with someone or something. It’s like tangling with a grizzly.

词组	tangle
释义	tangle 1. noun ► on the tangledrinking; on an alcohol binge NEW ZEALAND, 1966 2. verb to fight US, 1990.► tangle assto brawl US, 1950.► tangle assholesto become involved in a confrontation US, 1985 phrasetangle[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 in2. 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. tangle up 1. To become tangled. I store each strand of Christmas lights in a separate bag so they don't all tangle up. 2. To entangle or ensnare someone or something in something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tangle" and "up," and the phrase is often followed by "in (something)." You have so many knots that I can't help but tangle the brush up in your hair unfortunately. Spiders try to tangle up their prey in their webs. 3. To involve or entrap oneself or someone in something, such as an issue, problem, or scandal. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tangle" and "up," and the phrase is often followed by "in/with (something)." The best politicians choose their battles wisely and avoid becoming too tangled up in petty debates. My brother has tangled me up with a number of lawsuits to keep me from accessing our late father's estate. tangle with (someone or something) To fight, argue, or engage in a dispute with someone or something. I wouldn't tangle with them if I were you. They've got so much money that you'll never stand a chance in court. My brother always had a habit of tangling with kids much bigger than him. Trust me, she is not one to tangle with. tangle someone or something up to entangle someone or something. Please don't tangle me up in your ropes. I tangled up my feet in the cords on the floor. tangle with someone or something (over someone or something) to battle against someone or something about someone or something. Tim tangled with Karen over the children. I hope I don't have to tangle with the bank over this loan. I don't want to tangle with city hall. tangle up v. 1. To mix something together or intertwine it in a confused mass; snarl something: I accidentally tangled that rope up with the others. You've tangled up all the paper clips and now I can't separate them. The telephone cord is tangled up in a knot. 2. To catch and hold something in or as if in a net; entrap something: The children tangled the kite up in the branches. I tangled up the fishing lure as I was pulling it through the weeds. A dolphin became tangled up in the fishing net. 3. To involve someone in awkward or unsavory circumstances. Used chiefly in the passive: How did a good kid like you get tangled up with criminals? No politician would want to be tangled up in this sordid affair. tangle with v. To enter into argument, dispute, or conflict with someone or something: The tenants were afraid to tangle with their landlord's expensive lawyers. tangle with someone/something in. to quarrel or fight with someone or something. It’s like tangling with a grizzly.
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