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词汇 mess with
释义
Idiom
mess withmess with (someone)
to annoy, worry, or cause problems for someone.
I'm tired of people messing with me and not telling me the truth.
Usage notes: often used with not:
You don't want to mess with this guy.
Related vocabulary: fool with someone
Phr V
mess with
messes, messing, messed
mess with sb/sth
informal to become involved with someone or something that is dangerous
If you mess with drugs you're asking for trouble.
mess with sth
to try to change or repair something, usually without success
Phil's been messing with the TV and it's not working.
mess with sb
informal to annoy someone, treat them badly, or start an argument with them
I've warned you already - don't mess with me!
mess with
⇨ mess; mess withverb to confront; to mess with; to interfere; to bother; to fight US, 1935
phrasemess with1. mess with sth/sb informal to get involved with something or someone that may cause problems or be dangerous: She always told her kids never to mess with drugs. SIMILAR TO: fool with AmE informal2. mess with sb spoken informal to annoy or cause trouble for someone, especially someone dangerous: Just keep your mouth shut. That's Johnny's house. No one messes with him. "If you mess with me, Deacon," he said in a slow voice, "I'll rip your head off."3. mess with sth informal to try to change or improve something that does not look right or is not working well: I wish you'd stop messing with the TV, I'm trying to watch it. SIMILAR TO: mess around with informal

mess with (someone or something)

1. To change, fiddle, or play with something, often without permission to do so. My tools are not toys—please do not mess with them. Hey, don't mess with the thermostat—it needs to stay at 65 degrees.
2. To clash with someone or something. That group of boys is dangerous—don't mess with them.
3. To tease or mock someone. Sarah's a very sensitive kid, so don't mess with her.
4. To confuse or puzzle someone. One minute he's flirting with me, and the next, he's completely disinterested. His mixed signals are totally messing with my head!

mess with someone or something

 and monkey with someone or something
to bother or interfere with someone or something. Come on, don't monkey with my new camera. Don't mess with me unless you want trouble.

mess with

Interfere or associate with; also, annoy, bother. For example, Our group won't mess with those street musicians, or I told him not to mess with me or there would be trouble. [Colloquial; c. 1900]

mess with

v.
1. To alter something improperly: Don't mess with the arrangement of the chairs—they're all set up for the meeting.
2. To deceive or confuse someone or something: The horrible accident really messed with my head.
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