complicated

• 形容事物由许多相互关联的部分组成，因而难以理解、分析或处理。

Describes something that is difficult to understand, analyze, or deal with because it has many interconnected parts or elements.

1. Complex or intricateB1formal

   Consisting of many interconnected parts or elements; difficult to understand or analyze.

   复杂的

   • The instructions for the device were too complicated for me.
   • She explained the complicated theory in simple terms.
   • The relationship between the two countries is very complicated.

   同义词complexconvolutedelaborateintricateinvolvedknottyproblematictangledthorny

   反义词cleareasyplainsimplestraightforwarduncomplicated

2. Difficult to deal withB1informal

   Involving many problems or difficulties; not straightforward.

   复杂的

   • The situation became more complicated after the new rules were introduced.
   • He has a complicated history with his family.
   • Filing taxes can be complicated without professional help.

   同义词awkwardcomplexconvolutedinvolvedknottyproblematicstickythornytrickytroublesome

   反义词easysimplestraightforward

• 动词，表示使某事变得更复杂、困难或难以理解；也可指使情况变得棘手或混乱。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something more complex, difficult, or intricate.

1. Make more difficultB2formal

   To make something more complex or difficult to understand or deal with.

   使复杂化

   • His constant questions only served to complicate the situation.
   • Adding too many rules can complicate the process.
   • She didn't want to complicate matters by bringing up the past.

   同义词complexifycompoundconfuseentangleexacerbateinvolvemuddleobscuresnarltangle

   反义词clarifyeasefacilitatesimplifystreamline

2. Add complexityB2formal

   To introduce additional elements that make something less straightforward.

   使复杂化

   • The new regulations complicate the application procedure.
   • Their personal relationship complicates their business partnership.
   • Technical jargon can complicate an otherwise simple explanation.

   同义词complexifyconfuseembroilensnareentangleinvolvemiremuddleperplexravelsnarltangle

   反义词clarifyeasefacilitatesimplifystreamline