intertwine

• 动词，表示把两样或多样东西缠绕或编织在一起，也指变得紧密相连或相互交织。

A verb used to describe the act of twisting or weaving two or more things together, or becoming closely connected or involved.

1. Twist togetherB2formal

   To twist, wind, or weave two or more things together so they become connected.

   缠绕在一起

   • The vines intertwined around the old fence.
   • She intertwined the ribbons to make a colorful braid.
   • Their fingers intertwined as they walked along the beach.

   同义词braidcoilentwineinterlaceinterweaveplaittwinetwistweavewind

   反义词disentangleseparateuntangleuntwistunwind

2. Create laceworkC1formal

   To make a decorative pattern by knotting or looping threads, as in lace-making.

   编织花边

   • The artisan intertwined the threads to form an intricate lace pattern.
   • She learned to intertwine the fibers into a delicate doily.
   • The lace was made by intertwining fine silk threads.

3. Form a loopC1formal

   To create a loop or series of loops in something.

   形成环

   • He intertwined the rope to form a secure loop.
   • The knitter intertwined the yarn into a loop for the buttonhole.
   • She intertwined the wire into a loop to hang the ornament.

   同义词coilcurlloopwind