muddle
US /ˈmʌd.əl/
UK /ˈmʌd.əl/
名词
1.
混乱, 糊涂
an untidy or confused state
示例:
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The documents were in a complete muddle.
这些文件乱成一团糟。
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There was a muddle over the hotel booking.
酒店预订出现了一些混乱。
动词
1.
弄乱, 使糊涂
to bring into a disordered or confusing state
示例:
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Don't muddle these papers; I've just put them in order.
不要把这些文件弄乱；我刚把它们排好序。
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The speaker was muddled by the constant interruptions.
演讲者被不断的打断弄糊涂了。
2.
捣碎, 压碎
to press a fruit or herb against the side of a glass to release its flavor, especially when making drinks
示例:
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Muddle the mint leaves with sugar in the bottom of the glass.
在玻璃杯底部将薄荷叶和糖一起捣碎。
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You need to muddle the lime to get the juice out.
你需要捣碎青柠以榨出汁液。
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