intrigue

A noun referring to a secret or cunning scheme designed to achieve a particular, often underhanded, goal, or a clandestine romantic relationship.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее тайный или хитрый план, направленный на достижение определённой, часто нечестной, цели, или тайные романтические отношения.esSustantivo que designa un plan secreto o astuto destinado a lograr un fin determinado, a menudo deshonesto, o bien una relación amorosa oculta o clandestina.frNom désignant un plan secret ou rusé visant à atteindre un but souvent malhonnête, ou une liaison amoureuse cachée.deSubstantiv, das einen geheimen oder listigen Plan bezeichnet, der auf ein bestimmtes, oft unehrliches Ziel gerichtet ist, oder eine heimliche romantische Beziehung.ptSubstantivo que designa um plano secreto ou astucioso para alcançar um objetivo, frequentemente desonesto, ou um relacionamento amoroso secreto.zh指秘密或狡猾的计划，通常为了达到某种往往不正当的目的；也指秘密的恋爱关系。arاسم يشير إلى مخطط سري أو ماكر يهدف إلى تحقيق غاية معينة، غالبًا غير شريفة، أو إلى علاقة حب سرية.

1. Secret plot or scheme C1 formal

   A crafty and involved plan, often with a sinister purpose, to achieve a specific goal.

   • The novel is full of political intrigue and betrayal.
   • The court was a hotbed of intrigue and conspiracy.
   • He was caught up in a web of corporate intrigue.

   ruИнтригаesIntriga o complot secretofrcomplot secretdeIntrigeptIntrigazh阴谋arمكيدة

   Synonyms: cabalcollusionconnivanceconspiracydesignmachinationplotscheme

2. Secret love affair C1 formal

   A clandestine or secret romantic relationship.

   • The story revolves around a forbidden intrigue between two nobles.
   • Their secret intrigue was eventually discovered by the family.
   • The play explores the consequences of a passionate intrigue.

   ruТайная любовная связьesAventura amorosa secretafrAventure amoureuse secrètedeGeheime LiebesaffäreptCaso amoroso secretozh秘密恋情arعلاقة حب سرية

   Synonyms: affairamourliaisonromance

• intrigues plural form
• intrigues' possessive plural form
• intrigue's possessive singular form

A verb used to express the act of arousing the curiosity or interest of someone, or to engage in secret scheming or plotting.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего любопытство или интерес у кого-либо, или участия в тайных интригах или заговорах.esVerbo utilizado para denotar la acción de despertar curiosidad o interés en alguien, o de participar en intrigas o conspiraciones secretas o de participar en ellas.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de susciter la curiosité ou l'intérêt chez quelqu'un, ou de participer à des intrigues ou complots secrets.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemandes Neugier oder Interesse geweckt wird, oder dass jemand in geheime Machenschaften oder Verschwörungen verwickelt ist.ptVerbo usado para despertar a curiosidade ou o interesse de alguém, ou para participar de tramas secretas ou conspirações.zh动词，指激起某人的好奇心或兴趣，也指暗中策划阴谋或参与密谋。arفعل يدل على إثارة فضول شخص أو اهتمامه، أو على التآمر والمشاركة في مخططات سرية.

1. Arouse curiosity or interest B2 formal

   To cause someone to become very interested or curious about something.

   • The mystery novel intrigued her from the first page.
   • His unusual proposal intrigued the board members.
   • The scientist's discovery intrigued the entire research team.
   • The strange noise intrigued the children, making them investigate.

   ruЗаинтриговатьesDespertar curiosidad o interésfrÉveiller la curiositédeNeugier weckenptIntrigarzh引起好奇心arأثار فضول

   Synonyms: absorballureattractcaptivateengrossfascinategripinterestpiquerivet

   Antonyms: borerepel

2. Plot or scheme secretly C1 formal

   To carry out a secret plot or involve oneself in underhanded schemes, often for personal gain or against someone.

   • The courtiers constantly intrigued against the king.
   • He intrigued with the enemy to overthrow the government.
   • They were accused of intriguing to steal company secrets.
   • The spy intrigued within the organization to gain influence.

   ruИнтриговатьesIntrigar (maquinar en secreto)frIntriguer (machiner)deIntrigierenptIntrigarzh搞阴谋arيَدْبُرُ أو يَمْكُرُ سرًّا

   Synonyms: cabalcolludeconniveconspiremachinateplotscheme

• intrigued past participle
• intrigued past simple
• intriguing present participle
• intrigues third person singular