pell-mell
UK/'pel'mel/US
GRE
Definitions
adv.
In a rushed, disorderly, and confused manner
乱七八糟地，慌乱地
adj.
Hasty, disorderly, and uncontrolled
混乱的，杂乱无章的
n.
A state of noisy confusion and disorder
混乱，杂乱
Root Breakdown
Loanwordpell-mellother
=pell-mell
Example Sentences
- 1.
Children ran pell-mell through the park during recess.
- 2.
The crowd exited pell-mell when the fire alarm sounded.