motley

• 形容由各种不同的人或事物组成的混合群体，成分杂乱；也指颜色或样式杂七杂八、五颜六色的。

Describes a group of people or things that are very different from each other and of mixed types.

1. Diverse or variedC1formal

   Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds; varied in appearance or character.

   杂七杂八

   • The group was a motley collection of artists, writers, and musicians.
   • He wore a motley assortment of mismatched socks.
   • The team was a motley crew of volunteers from different backgrounds.

   同义词assorteddiverseeclecticheterogeneousmiscellaneousmixedpatchworksundryvaried

   反义词consistenthomogeneoussameuniform

2. MulticoloredC1formal

   Having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly; variegated.

   杂色的

   • The jester wore a motley costume of red, yellow, and blue patches.
   • The garden was filled with motley flowers of every hue.
   • Her motley scarf was knitted from many different yarns.

   同义词brindledcheckereddappledmottledmulticoloredparticoloredpiebaldpiedvariegated

   反义词monochromaticplainsoliduniform

• 名词，指由各种不同事物混合而成的杂烩或混杂群体；也可指杂色的布料或衣服，特别是宫廷小丑穿的花色衣服。

A noun referring to a diverse or varied collection of different sorts of things, or a multicolored fabric or garment, especially one worn by a court jester.

1. Diverse collectionC1formal

   A group or collection of various different types of things or people.

   杂烩

   • The market offered a motley of goods from around the world.
   • The party was a motley of artists, musicians, and writers.
   • He gathered a motley of tools for the repair job.

   同义词assortmentconglomerationhodgepodgejumblemedleymiscellanymixturepatchworkpotpourrivariety

   反义词homogeneitysamenessuniformity

2. Jester's garmentC2formalbritish

   A traditional multicolored costume worn by a court jester or fool.

   小丑服

   • The jester danced in his bright motley.
   • He dressed in motley for the medieval festival.
   • The court fool's motley was patched with many colors.

3. Multicolored fabricC2formalbritish

   A type of woolen cloth woven from mixed colored threads, popular in medieval England.

   杂色布

   • The merchant sold bolts of motley at the fair.
   • Motley was commonly used for servants' livery in the 14th century.
   • The fabric was a coarse motley of red and blue threads.

• 动词，指使某物变得多样或色彩斑斓，或使多样化。

A verb meaning to give a varied or multicolored appearance to something, or to diversify.

1. Make diverse or variedC2formal

   To introduce variety or diversity into something, making it more heterogeneous.

   使多样化

   • The curator motleyed the exhibition by including works from different eras.
   • She motleyed her wardrobe with pieces from various cultures.
   • The chef motleyed the menu by adding international dishes.

   同义词diversifyintermixmixvariegatevary

   反义词uniformize

2. Color with different colorsC2formal

   To apply multiple colors to something, creating a patchwork or multicolored effect.

   染成杂色

   • The artist motleyed the canvas with vibrant hues.
   • Children motleyed the paper with crayons of every shade.
   • The dyer motleyed the fabric using natural pigments.

   同义词dapplefleckmottlestreakvariegate