| 释义 |
phraseembroil[embroiled, embroiled, embroiling]
be embroiled in
be embroiled in sth to be involved in an argument, war, or an unpleasant situation, especially when you did not want to be involved in it: They found themselves embroiled in a long and bitter legal battle with their former employers. The Americans were afraid of becoming embroiled in another Vietnam War. Profumo became embroiled in a steamy sex scandal which ended his career.
embroil (one) in (something)To trap oneself or someone in an issue, problem, or scandal. A noun or pronoun can be used between "embroil" and "in." The best politicians choose their battles wisely. If one becomes too embroiled in petty debates, one never gets anything done. Our father's lack of a will has embroiled my brothers and me in many lawsuits over his estate. embroil someone in somethingFig. to entangle someone in something; to get someone involved in something. Please do not embroil me in your squabbles. I wish I could keep from embroiling myself in this kind of mess. |