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motley

UK/'mɒtli/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Made up of many different and incongruous elements; having many colours

杂色的;混杂的,五花八门的

n.

An incongruous mixture; a jester's multicoloured costume

杂色;小丑服装;混杂的东西

Root Breakdown

Native English
motleyother
=motley

Common Collocations

  • 1.motley crew杂牌军
  • 2.motley collection杂牌

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The festival featured a motley crew of performers from different countries.

  • 2.

    She wore a motley collection of vintage clothes that somehow looked fashionable.

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