intrigue
/ɪnˈtriːɡ/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6741 in the learning path
激起好奇心；引起兴趣
Definitions
v. To make someone curious and eager to learn more.
激起好奇心；引起兴趣
n. Secret planning intended to gain power or an advantage.
阴谋；密谋
Example
The locked wooden box intrigued everyone in the room.
那个上锁的木盒引起了屋里所有人的好奇。
Unexplained archaeological discoveries continue to intrigue researchers and encourage further investigation into the lives of ancient communities.
尚未得到解释的考古发现持续引起研究者的兴趣，推动他们进一步探索古代社群的生活。
Collocations
- be intrigued by
- political intrigue
- a web of intrigue
Word family
- intriguing (adj.)
- intrigued (adj.)
Synonyms
- fascinate
- interest
Antonyms
- bore
Usage tip
激起兴趣时是及物动词；常用 be intrigued by。
FAQ
- What does intrigue mean?
- To make someone curious and eager to learn more. Secret planning intended to gain power or an advantage.
- How is intrigue pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈtriːɡ/, US /ɪnˈtriːɡ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
