intrigue

引起兴趣、使好奇、吸引

The strange noise coming from the attic intrigued the children.

阁楼传来的怪声引起了孩子们的好奇。

密谋、策划阴谋正式

Several officials intrigued against the new director for months.

好几名官员密谋对付新主管长达数月。

阴谋、诡计

The palace was full of gossip, jealousy, and political intrigue.

宫中充满了流言、嫉妒与政治阴谋。

神秘感、引人好奇之处

The unsigned letter added an air of intrigue to the case.

那封没有署名的信为这个案件增添了几分神秘感。

私情、暧昧关系旧式

Her diary hinted at a secret intrigue with a married man.

她的日记暗示她和一名已婚男子有过私情。