checkered
US /-ɚd/
UK /ˈtʃek.əd/
形容词
1.
方格的, 格子的
marked with a pattern of squares of two or more alternating colors
示例:
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The tablecloth had a red and white checkered pattern.
桌布是红白方格图案的。
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He wore a checkered shirt to the picnic.
他穿着一件格子衬衫去野餐。
2.
坎坷的, 不光彩的, 多变的
having a history or record of varied fortunes, successes, and failures
示例:
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His political career has been rather checkered.
他的政治生涯相当坎坷。
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The company has a checkered past with several scandals.
这家公司有不光彩的过去，涉及多起丑闻。