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 someonePhr V mess with messes, messing, messed mess with sb/sth informal to become involved with someone or something that is dangerousIf you mess with drugs you're asking for trouble. mess with sth to try to change or repair something, usually without successPhil'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 themI'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, 1935mess 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 somethingand monkey with someone or somethingto 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 withInterfere 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 withv. 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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