an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
a very embarrassing misunderstanding
例句
用作名词 (n.)
Lu Xu and Qian Xuantong went their own way because they had different thoughts and were trapped in the imbroglio of personal connections. 而鲁迅与钱玄同的分道扬镳,则是由于他们后期思想的差异和人脉关系的纠葛所造成。
经典引文
A misty imbroglio of past loves and losses.
出自: J. Carey
This imbroglio of corruption, blackmail and murder brought down the coalition government.