muddle
US /ˈmʌd.əl/
UK /ˈmʌd.əl/
名詞
1.
混亂, 糊塗
an untidy or confused state
範例:
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The documents were in a complete muddle.
這些文件亂成一團糟。
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There was a muddle over the hotel booking.
酒店預訂出現了一些混亂。
動詞
1.
弄亂, 使糊塗
to bring into a disordered or confusing state
範例:
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Don't muddle these papers; I've just put them in order.
不要把這些文件弄亂；我剛把它們排好序。
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The speaker was muddled by the constant interruptions.
演講者被不斷的打斷弄糊塗了。
2.
搗碎, 壓碎
to press a fruit or herb against the side of a glass to release its flavor, especially when making drinks
範例:
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Muddle the mint leaves with sugar in the bottom of the glass.
在玻璃杯底部將薄荷葉和糖一起搗碎。
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You need to muddle the lime to get the juice out.
你需要搗碎青檸以榨出汁液。
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