mess 是什么意思？mess 的含义 - 柯林高阶英语学习词典 - 在线工具

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense messes , present participle messing , past tense, past participle messed

1. singular noun

If you say that something is a mess or in a mess, you think that it is in an untidy state.

The house is a mess.

The wrong shampoo can leave curly hair in a tangled mess.

Linda can't stand mess.

Synonyms: untidiness, disorder, confusion, chaos More Synonyms of mess

2. variable noun

If you say that a situation is a mess, you mean that it is full of trouble or problems. You can also say that something is in a mess.

I've made such a mess of my life.

...the many reasons why the economy is in such a mess.

She'd got herself into a mess, of that he was certain.

Synonyms: shambles, botch, hash, cock-up [British, slang] More Synonyms of mess

3. variable noun

A mess is something liquid or sticky that has been accidentally dropped on something.

Finally, making a dreadful mess, they devour the fruit.

I'll clear up the mess later.

4. countable noun [usually singular]

The mess at a military base or military barracks is the building in which members of the armed forces can eat or relax.

...a party at the officers' mess.

He hurried to the Mess to find the control officer.

Phrasal verbs:

mess around

mess