mess /mɛs/ CET4 TEM4 ( messing, messed, messes )

• 1. 

  N-SING If you say that something is a mess or in a mess, you think that it is not neat. 凌乱 [also no det]

  例：

  The house is a mess.

  这个房间又脏又乱。

• 2. 

  N-VAR 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. 困境

  例：

  I've made such a mess of my life.

  我把自己的生活弄得一团糟。

  例：

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

  …经济陷入如此困境的诸多原因。

• 3. 

  N-VAR A mess is something liquid or sticky that has been accidentally dropped on something. (意外滴落的) 液体; (意外滴落的) 黏稠物

  例：

  I'll clear up the mess later.

  我过会儿会把滴落的东西擦干净。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT The mess at a military base or military barracks is the building in which members of the armed forces can eat or relax. (军队的) 餐厅

  例：

  ...a party at the officers' mess.

  …在军官餐厅里举办的晚会。