tangle /ˈtæŋɡəl/ star2 CET6 TEM4 (tangling,tangled,tangles)

• 1.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） A tangle of something is a mass of it twisted together in a messy way. 乱糟糟的一团

  例：

  A tangle of wires is all that remains of the computer and phone systems.

  乱糟糟的一团电线是电脑和电话系统留下来的全部。

• 2.  

  V-T/V-I（及物动词/不及物动词） If something is tangled or tangles, it becomes twisted together in a messy way. 使缠结; 缠结

  例：

  Animals get tangled in fishing nets and drown.

  动物被缠在渔网里淹死了。

• 3.  

  V（动词） to come into conflict; contend 与...打架; 争执

  例：

  to tangle with the police