in·trigue /ˈɪnˌtrig, ɪnˈ/
陰謀,複雜的事(vi.)密謀,私通(vt.)激起…的興趣,用詭計取得
In·trigue v. i. [imp. & p. p. Intrigued p. pr. & vb. n. Intriguing.]
1. To form a plot or scheme; to contrive to accomplish a purpose by secret artifice.
2. To carry on a secret and illicit love or amour.
In·trigue, v. t. To fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate; to embarrass. [Obs.]
How doth it [sin] perplex and intrique the whole course of your lives! --Dr. J. Scott.
In·trigue, n.
1. Intricacy; complication. [Obs.]
2. A complicated plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
Busy meddlers with intrigues of state. --Pomfret.
3. The plot of a play or romance; a complicated scheme of designs, actions, and events.
4. A secret and illicit love affair between two persons of different sexes; an amour; a liaison.
The hero of a comedy is represented victorious in all his intrigues. --Swift.
Syn: -- Plot; scheme; conspiracy; machination.
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intrigue
n 1: a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually
sinister) ends [syn: machination]
2: a clandestine love affair
v 1: cause to be interested or curious [syn: fascinate]
2: form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner [syn: scheme,
connive]