intrigue

• 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。

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

1. Secret plot or schemeC1formal

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

   阴谋

   • 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.

   同义词cabalcollusionconnivanceconspiracydesignmachinationplotscheme

2. Secret love affairC1formal

   A clandestine or secret romantic relationship.

   秘密恋情

   • 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.

   同义词affairamourliaisonromance

• 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。

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

1. Arouse curiosity or interestB2formal

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

   引起好奇心

   • 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.

   同义词absorballureattractcaptivateengrossfascinategripinterestpiquerivet

   反义词borerepel

2. Plot or scheme secretlyC1formal

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

   搞阴谋

   • 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.

   同义词cabalcolludeconniveconspiremachinateplotscheme