| Front | intrigue |
|---|---|
| Back | verb noun/BrE ɪnˈtriːɡ; NAmE ɪnˈtriːɡ/ verb 1 [transitive, often passive] ~ sb| it intrigues sb that… to make sb very interested and want to know more about sthThe idea intrigued her. You've really intrigued me—tell me more! 2 [intransitive] ~ (with sb) (against sb) (formal) to secretly plan with other people to harm sb noun /BrE ˈɪntriːɡ; NAmE ˈɪntriːɡ/ /BrE ɪnˈtriːɡ; NAmE ɪnˈtriːɡ/ 1 [uncountable] the activity of making secret plans in order to achieve an aim, often by tricking peoplepolitical intrigue The young heroine steps into a web of intrigue in the academic world. 2 [countable] a secret plan or relationship, especially one which involves sb else being trickedI soon learnt about all the intrigues and scandals that went on in the little town. Sexual intrigues were almost part of the culture of high politics. 3 [uncountable] the atmosphere of interest and excitement that surrounds sth secret or importantNorth was a man who added to the intrigue of meetings. |
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