muddy

• 形容被泥覆盖或充满泥的，不干净；也指混浊不清、含糊不明。

Describes something that is covered or filled with mud; not clean or clear.

1. Soft and watery soilA2formal

   Describes soil that is wet, soft, and often sticky due to water content.

   泥泞的

   • The path was muddy after the heavy rain.
   • The farmer's boots sank into the muddy field.
   • Children love to play in the muddy puddles.

   同义词boggymarshymirymuckyoozyslimyslushyswampy

   反义词dryfirmsolid

2. Dirty and messyA2informal

   Covered with mud or muck; not clean.

   泥泞的

   • He came home with muddy clothes after the hike.
   • The dog left muddy paw prints all over the floor.
   • Her shoes were completely muddy from the walk.

   同义词dirtyfilthygrubbymirymuckyoozingslimysloppyslushy

   反义词cleanimmaculatespotless

3. Dull or impure colorB1formal

   Describes a color that is not bright or clear, often due to mixing with other colors.

   浑浊的

   • The painting had a muddy brown hue.
   • The sky turned a muddy gray before the storm.
   • The artist avoided using muddy colors in her palette.

   同义词cloudydingydrabdullmurkyturbid

   反义词brightclearpurevivid

4. Clouded liquidB1formal

   Describes a liquid that is not clear, often containing sediment or particles.

   浑浊的

   • The river water looked muddy after the flood.
   • The wine had a muddy appearance due to sediment.
   • He poured out the muddy coffee and made a fresh pot.

   同义词cloudymurkyopaqueroiledsiltyturbid

   反义词clearcrystallinelimpidtranslucenttransparent

• 动词，指使某物变得浑浊、肮脏，或使某事变得模糊、混乱、难以理解，常用于比喻意义。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something unclear, confusing, or dirty, often used figuratively.

1. Make dirty with mudB1formal

   To cover or stain something with mud, making it dirty.

   使沾上泥

   • The children muddied their shoes while playing in the garden.
   • He accidentally muddied the clean floor with his boots.
   • The rain muddied the path, making it slippery.

   同义词begrimebemirecakedirtymiresmearsoilsplatterstainsully

   反义词cleanpurifywash

2. Cause to become unclear or confusedB2formal

   To make a situation, issue, or idea less clear or more confusing.

   使模糊

   • His vague statements only muddied the discussion.
   • The new evidence muddied the waters of the investigation.
   • Don't muddy the issue with irrelevant details.

   同义词blurcloudcomplicateconfusefogmuddleobfuscateobscure

   反义词clarifyclearelucidateexplainilluminate

3. Make water or liquid turbidB2formal

   To stir up sediment in a liquid, making it cloudy or unclear.

   使水变浑浊

   • The heavy rain muddied the river water.
   • Walking through the pond muddied the clear water.
   • The storm muddied the lake, reducing visibility.

   同义词agitatebefoulchurnclouddirtyfoulroilstir up

   反义词clarifyfilterpurify

短语动词变体muddy up