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From: DICT.TW English-Chinese Dictionary 英漢字典

 im·bro·glio /ɪmˈbrol(ˌ)jo/
 紛亂,糾葛,紛擾,一團糟

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Im·brogl·io n.; pl. Imbroglios  [Written also embroglio.]
 1. An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction.
 2. A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious misunderstanding or disagreement, especially one that is bitter.
    Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio.   --Carlyle.
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From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 imbroglio
      n 1: an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political
           situation [syn: embroilment]
      2: a very embarrassing misunderstanding