intricate

in Vietnamese Rắc rối, phức tạp, tinh vi

BrE /ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/ AmE /ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/

adjective en → vi

1 COMPLEX [attributive or predicative] B2

Rắc rối, phức tạp, tinh vi

very complicated and detailed, with many parts that are connected in a complex way

  • an intricate design/pattern

Collocations intricate details · intricate mechanism

  • The watch has an intricate mechanism.

    Đồng hồ có cơ chế phức tạp.

2 ELABORATE [attributive or predicative] C1

Phức tạp, tinh xảo, tỉ mỉ

very detailed and complicated, often in a way that is beautiful or impressive but also difficult to understand or deal with

  • intricate patterns/designs

Collocations intricate embroidery · intricate lacework

  • The necklace has intricate designs.

    Dây chuyền có những họa tiết tinh xảo.