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embroiled

/em-broil/US // ɛmˈbrɔɪl //UK // (ɪmˈbrɔɪl) //

陷入困境,牵涉到,陷入困境的,牵扯到

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife.
    • : to throw into confusion; complicate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

verbinvolve in dispute; complicate

Examples

  • The Ethiopian government, which is currently embroiled in a violent conflict with the ruling party in the rebellious Tigray region, did not return a call to its embassy in Washington.

  • Jack Reacher foils an attempted kidnapping and becomes embroiled in a deadly conspiracy.

  • In 1918, with the United States embroiled in World War I, the event was temporarily changed to a 10-man military relay race.

  • The reality is that Southwestern College is probably in better shape than it was years ago when officials were embroiled in a corruption scandal, but there is still much work to be done.

  • The district became embroiled in a financial scandal under Janney’s leadership requiring officials to cut tens of millions from its budget.

  • Since late in 2013, Mark Driscoll has been embroiled in serial controversies.

  • Does the fact that Cary is embroiled in all of this now spark any sort of crisis of conscience?

  • Hobby Lobby has been embroiled in a faith-based lawsuit over covering contraception as part of the Affordable Care Act.

  • For the last two weeks, Game of Thrones has been embroiled in sexual controversy.

  • Christie today made his first smart political move since he became embroiled in scandal.

  • The two men, however, gradually drifted into conversation and soon became embroiled in a political discussion.

  • Nations are embroiled in quarrels and armies slaughter armies over questions which are, always, ultimately questions of profit.

  • That he embroiled the Republic in order to get every thing passed according to his fancy and caprice.

  • Despite the fact that LeConte was embroiled with a dozen winged men, his face became crinkled with a broad grin!

  • "I have no desire to be embroiled in such an undignified struggle as you suggest," he told her loftily.