higgledy-piggledy

• 形容事物乱七八糟、杂乱无章、毫无秩序的样子。

Describes a state of complete disorder or confusion; in a jumbled, chaotic manner.

1. In utter disorderC1informalbritish

   In a state of complete confusion or disarray; lacking any order or arrangement.

   乱七八糟

   • The papers were scattered higgledy-piggledy across the desk.
   • After the party, the room was left higgledy-piggledy.
   • The books on the shelf were stacked higgledy-piggledy, with no rhyme or reason.

   同义词chaoticclutteredconfuseddisorderlydisorganizedhaphazardhelter-skelterjumbledmessymuddledpell-mellscrambledtopsy-turvyunsystematic

   反义词neatorderlyorganizedsystematictidy

• 非正式副词，表示以混乱、杂乱无章或毫无秩序的方式。常用于描述物品被混杂在一起或摆放得毫无逻辑。

An informal adverb meaning 'in a confused, disorderly, or jumbled manner.' It is often used to describe things that are mixed up or arranged without any logical order.

1. In a disordered mannerC1informal

   In a confused, jumbled, or disorganized way.

   杂乱无章地

   • The books were stacked higgledy-piggledy on the shelf.
   • The children threw their toys higgledy-piggledy around the room.
   • The papers were scattered higgledy-piggledy across the desk.

   同义词chaoticallydisorderlyhelter-skelterjumbledpell-melltopsy-turvy

   反义词neatlyorderlysystematically