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mess

UK/mes/US
NGSL 3kIELTSB1

Definitions

n.

A dirty, untidy, or disorganized state; a difficult or confused situation; a military dining area

混乱,脏乱;困境;食堂

v.

To make something dirty or untidy; to interfere with or spoil something

弄乱,弄脏;干扰,破坏

Root Breakdown

Native English
messother
=mess

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The child made a terrible mess with paint and clay.

  • 2.

    The political situation has become quite a mess.

  • 3.

    Don't mess with things that don't belong to you.

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