mess

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние беспорядка, неопрятности или путаницы, часто связанное с разбросанными или грязными предметами.

A noun referring to a state of disorder, untidiness, or confusion, often involving scattered or dirty items.

1. Untidy stateA2informal

   A state of disorder or dirtiness.

   Беспорядок

   • His room was a complete mess after the party.
   • Please clean up this mess before dinner.
   • The kitchen was a mess with dishes everywhere.

   Synonymschaosclutterdisarraydisorderhavocjumblemuddleturmoiluntidiness

   Antonymsneatnessordertidiness

2. Difficult situationB1informal

   A situation full of problems or confusion.

   Трудная ситуация

   • He got himself into a financial mess.
   • The project turned into a complete mess.
   • She helped me get out of a legal mess.

   Synonymsbinddifficultydilemmafixjampicklepredicamentquandaryscrapetrouble

   Antonymscalmclarityordersolution

3. Dirty or unpleasant substanceB1informal

   A quantity of something that is dirty or unpleasant.

   Грязь

   • The dog left a mess on the carpet.
   • There was a sticky mess on the table.
   • He stepped in a mess of mud and leaves.

   Synonymsdirtfilthgrimegunkmuckoozeslimesludge

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по загрязнению, приведению в беспорядок или вмешательству во что-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something dirty, untidy, or disorganized, or interfering with something.

1. Make dirty or untidyA2informal

   To make something dirty, disorganized, or untidy.

   Пачкать или приводить в беспорядок

   • The kids messed the living room with their toys.
   • Don't mess the kitchen while cooking.
   • He messed his desk with papers and books.

   Synonymsbefoulclutterdirtydisarrangedisheveldisorderfoullitterrumplesoiltousleuntidy

   Antonymsarrangecleanneatenordertidy

2. Interfere or meddleB1informal

   To interfere with something, often causing problems or confusion.

   Вмешиваться

   • Stop messing with my computer settings.
   • She messed with the recipe and ruined the cake.
   • He's always messing in other people's business.

   Synonymsfiddleinterferemeddlemonkeytampertinker

3. Fail or spoilB1informal

   To make a mistake or cause something to fail.

   Испортить

   • I messed up my presentation by forgetting the key points.
   • He messed the whole project by missing the deadline.
   • Don't mess this opportunity; it's important.

   Synonymsblowbotchbungleflubfoul upfumblemarmishandlemuck upruinscrew upspoil

   Antonymsfixrepairsucceed

Phrasal variantsmess aroundmess up