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词汇 complot
释义

Definition of complot in English:

complot

noun ˈkɒmplɒt
rare
  • A secret or underhand plan.

    fears of a Jesuit complot to undermine republican institutions
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Fears of a Jesuit complot to undermine republican institutions were widely bruited in the 1870s.
    • The 7th chapter denounces "the anti-astrological process" (the malignant academic complot to exclude astrology from the science mainstream).
    • Their sordid complots are destined to explode into an orgy of violence.
    • I cannot brook their vile complots.
    • There are swindles and scandals, sword fights at midnight, and complots at the palace.
    Synonyms
    conspiracy, intrigue, secret plan, secret scheme, stratagem

Origin

Mid 16th century: French, of uncertain origin.

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