C1 adjective 文学

untangous

/ʌnˈtæŋɡəs/

Describing something that is naturally free from knots, complications, or intricate twists. It can refer to physical objects that do not entangle easily or abstract concepts that are remarkably clear and straightforward.

例句

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1

She preferred using a specialized conditioner that kept her long hair untangous even in the wind.

She preferred using a specialized conditioner that kept her long hair untangous even in the wind.

2

The proposed legislation was surprisingly untangous, avoiding the usual bureaucratic complexities.

The proposed legislation was surprisingly untangous, avoiding the usual bureaucratic complexities.

3

Keep the cables untangous so we don't spend an hour fixing them later.

Keep the cables untangous so we don't spend an hour fixing them later.

词族

名词
untangousness
副词
untangously
形容词
untangous
相关
tangle
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'un-' (not) + 'tangle' + '-ous' (full of). It is 'full of not-tangle.' Visualize a straight line that refuses to loop.

快速测验

The engineer designed an __________ wiring system to ensure that repairs could be made without moving other parts.

正确!

正确答案是: untangous

例句

1

She preferred using a specialized conditioner that kept her long hair untangous even in the wind.

everyday

She preferred using a specialized conditioner that kept her long hair untangous even in the wind.

2

The proposed legislation was surprisingly untangous, avoiding the usual bureaucratic complexities.

formal

The proposed legislation was surprisingly untangous, avoiding the usual bureaucratic complexities.

3

Keep the cables untangous so we don't spend an hour fixing them later.

informal

Keep the cables untangous so we don't spend an hour fixing them later.

4

An untangous conceptual framework is essential for the initial stage of any scientific inquiry.

academic

An untangous conceptual framework is essential for the initial stage of any scientific inquiry.

5

The merger process was untangous due to the transparent communication between both companies.

business

The merger process was untangous due to the transparent communication between both companies.

词族

名词
untangousness
副词
untangously
形容词
untangous
相关
tangle

常见搭配

untangous logic untangous logic
untangous fibers untangous fibers
remain untangous remain untangous
untangous structure untangous structure
untangous thoughts untangous thoughts

常用短语

an untangous path

an untangous path

keep it untangous

keep it untangous

perfectly untangous

perfectly untangous

容易混淆的词

untangous vs contagious

Contagious refers to the spread of disease, while untangous refers to a lack of knots or complexity.

untangous vs intangible

Intangible means something that cannot be touched, whereas untangous describes a state of non-entanglement.

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使用说明

This word is often found in specific descriptive contexts or logic-based testing to describe systems or materials that resist becoming snarled. It is less common than 'untangled' but carries a more permanent or inherent quality.

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常见错误

Learners may confuse the suffix -ous with -able; remember that untangous describes a quality of the state rather than the possibility of being untangled.

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'un-' (not) + 'tangle' + '-ous' (full of). It is 'full of not-tangle.' Visualize a straight line that refuses to loop.

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词源

A modern construction combining the prefix 'un-' (not), the Middle English 'tangel' (to twist), and the Latin-derived suffix '-ous' (possessing the qualities of).

语法模式

predicative adjective (The rope is untangous) attributive adjective (An untangous web)

快速测验

The engineer designed an __________ wiring system to ensure that repairs could be made without moving other parts.

正确!

正确答案是: untangous

相关词

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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