“卷入”常见的英文表达有 get involved in、be caught up in、be dragged into 等,具体使用哪个取决于语境:
get involved in:强调主动或被动地参与到某件事情中,常带有积极参与或被卷入复杂局面的意味。
例句:He got involved in a heated argument.(他卷入了一场激烈的争论中。)
be caught up in:侧重于指意外地、不知不觉地被卷入到某种情况或事件中,往往带有一种被动或无奈的感觉。
例句:She was caught up in the political scandal.(她被卷入了这起政治丑闻中。)
be dragged into:通常表示被迫、不情愿地被拉进某个事情中,强调外界的压力或强制。
例句:I didn't want to be dragged into their family problems.(我不想被卷入他们的家庭问题中。)