intriguing

intriguing — 形容詞

1. Something that is intriguing makes you want to know more about it because it see

1.形容詞B2
釋義

耐人尋味

因奇特或神秘而引人好奇

Something that is intriguing makes you want to know more about it because it seems unusual, mysterious, or not fully explained.

例句

The old map contained several intriguing symbols that no one could decipher.

那張舊地圖上有幾個耐人尋味的符號，沒有人能解讀出來。

collocation: intriguing + symbol / question / possibility / idea

After reading the letter, Caleb felt an intriguing curiosity about his family history.

讀完那封信後，Caleb 對自己的家族歷史產生了一股耐人尋味的好奇心。

pattern: feel / sense an intriguing curiosity about [something]

同義詞
  • fascinating

    broader and more common; suggests strong interest without the specific element of mystery

  • captivating

    emphasises charm or beauty that holds your attention completely

  • engrossing

    describes something that absorbs all your attention, typically a book, film, or story

  • absorbing

    focuses on mental engagement rather than mystery or unusualness

反義詞
  • boring

    fails to hold any interest at all

  • unremarkable

    lacks the unusual or mysterious quality needed to spark curiosity

文法句型

intriguing + noun

be / seem / find something + intriguing

用法筆記

Frequently used before nouns (attributive position) to describe things that spark curiosity rather than things that are simply enjoyable. The suggestion of mystery or unusualness is essential — if there is no element of puzzle or hidden depth, consider using 'fascinating' or 'interesting' instead.

常見錯誤

❌She told an intriguing joke that made everyone laugh.
✅She told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
💡'Intriguing' implies mystery or hidden depth, not simple amusement.
❌The hotel room was clean and intriguing.
✅The hotel room was clean and pleasant.
💡'Intriguing' does not mean 'nice' or 'satisfactory'; it means the room arouses curiosity for being unusual.