hugger-mugger

• 过时的形容词，意为秘密的、混乱的或杂乱的；常用于描述行事隐秘、杂乱无章或偷偷摸摸的事情。

An archaic adjective meaning secret, confused, or disorderly; often used to describe something done in a muddled or clandestine manner.

1. In utter disorderC2informalbritish

   Characterized by confusion, chaos, or a lack of organization.

   混乱不堪

   • The room was left in a hugger-mugger state after the party.
   • Their hugger-mugger filing system made it impossible to find any document.
   • The project descended into a hugger-mugger of missed deadlines and conflicting instructions.

   同义词chaoticconfuseddisorderlydisorganizedhaphazardjumbledmessymuddledpell-melltopsy-turvy

   反义词neatorderlyorganizedsystematictidy

2. Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methodsC2informalbritish

   Done in a secretive, underhanded, or clandestine manner.

   秘密的

   • The deal was arranged in a hugger-mugger fashion, away from public scrutiny.
   • There were hugger-mugger dealings between the two companies that later came to light.
   • The committee's hugger-mugger decision-making process raised suspicions of corruption.

   同义词clandestinecovertfurtivesecretivestealthysurreptitiousunderhanded

   反义词candidfrankopenovertpublic

• 副词，表示以秘密或混乱的方式。可描述偷偷摸摸、暗中进行的行为，也可描述杂乱无章、匆忙慌乱的状态。

An adverb meaning 'in a secret or confused manner.' It can describe actions done stealthily or in a state of disorder and haste.

1. In secrecyC2formalbritish

   Done in a secretive, concealed, or underhand manner.

   秘密地

   • The deal was arranged hugger-mugger, away from public scrutiny.
   • They met hugger-mugger in a hidden alley to exchange information.
   • The documents were passed hugger-mugger between the two agents.

   同义词covertlyfurtivelysecretlystealthilysurreptitiously

   反义词candidlyfranklyopenlyovertlypublicly

• 名词，表示混乱、杂乱或隐秘的状态。

A noun referring to a state of confusion, disorder, or secrecy.

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1. State of confusionC2formalbritish

   A condition of disorder, confusion, or secrecy.

   混乱状态

   • The office was in a state of hugger-mugger after the announcement.
   • Everything was done in hugger-mugger, with no clear plan.
   • The meeting ended in hugger-mugger, leaving everyone puzzled.

   同义词chaosconfusiondisordermessmuddlepandemoniumturmoilupheaval

   反义词clarityorderorganization