| 单词 | mess |
| 释义 | mess n. & v. --n 1. a dirty or untidy state of things (the room is a mess). 2. a state of confusion, embarrassment, or trouble. 3. something causing a mess, e.g. spilt liquid etc. 4. a domestic animal's excreta. 5. a a company of persons who take meals together, esp. in the armed forces. b a place where such meals or recreation take place communally. c a meal taken there. 6. derog. a disagreeable concoction or medley. 7. a liquid or mixed food for hounds etc. 8. a portion of liquid or pulpy food. --v 1. tr. (often foll. by up) a make a mess of; dirty. b muddle; make into a state of confusion. 2. intr. (foll. by with) interfere with. 3. intr. take one's meals. 4. intr. colloq. defecate. Phrases and idioms make a mess of bungle (an undertaking). mess about (or around) 1. act desultorily. 2. colloq. make things awkward for; cause arbitrary inconvenience to (a person). mess-hall a military dining area. mess-jacket a short close-fitting coat worn at the mess. mess kit a soldier's cooking and eating utensils. mess of pottage a material comfort etc. for which something higher is sacrificed (Gen. 25:29-34). mess tin a small container as part of a mess kit. Etymology: ME f. OF mes portion of food f. LL missus course at dinner, past part. of mittere send |
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