English Dictionary

convoluted

IPA（発音記号）

/ˌkɒnvəˈl(j)uːtɪd/

形容詞

比喩的用法

(chiefly anatomy, zoology) Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute. / (figuratively) Complex, complicated, or intricate.

日本語の意味

（主に解剖学・動物学において）重なり合うように巻き付いている、または折りたたまれている状態 / （比喩的に）複雑で入り組んだ、分かりにくい

The biologist carefully examined the convoluted intestine, noting its numerous overlapping coils.

生物学者は、重なり合う多数の巻きひだを持つ腸を注意深く調べた。

意味（1）

(chiefly anatomy, zoology) Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute.

[B]y the means of theſe hooks, and Spikes it [a tapeworm in the intestines] might faſten it ſelf, and ſo prevent it's too eaſy ejection out of the body. For it being ſo very long, and large too, and it's body in many places winding, and convoluted, the deſcent of the fæces upon all occaſions would be apt to carry it out with them; had it not this hold, …

意味（2）

(figuratively) Complex, complicated, or intricate.

He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence.

more convoluted （ comparative ）

most convoluted （ superlative ）