释义 |
mess up mess (sth) up INFORMAL — phrasal verb with mess /mes/ verb ► B2 to spoil or damage something, or to do something wrong or badly: » I feel I've messed up my chances of becoming a great singer.» He says that his divorce has really messed his life up.» You've really messed up this time.Thesaurus+: ↑Failing and doing badlyThesaurus+: ↑Damaging and spoiling , ↑Destroying and demolishing• • • Extra Examples:» He messed up his life with drugs.» The business was going really well until Peter messed it up.» Don't mess up your marriage by working every evening.» He has messed up his chance of a good education. |