tangle /ˈtæŋɡəl/ CET6 TEM4 ( tangling, tangled, tangles )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A tangle of something is a mass of it twisted together in a messy way. 乱糟糟的一团

  例：

  A tangle of wires is all that remains of the computer and phone systems.

  乱糟糟的一团电线是电脑和电话系统留下来的全部。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I If something is tangled or tangles, it becomes twisted together in a messy way. 使缠结; 缠结

  例：

  Animals get tangled in fishing nets and drown.

  动物被缠在渔网里淹死了。

  例：

  Her hair tends to tangle.

  她的头发易打结。

• 3. 

  V to come into conflict; contend 与...打架; 争执

  例：

  to tangle with the police