adj.凌乱的,散乱的,肮脏的,污秽的,复杂的,麻烦的,难以应付的
Applying the dye can be messy, particularly on long hair.
涂抹染发剂可能会搞得一团糟,特别是长发。
She was a good, if messy, cook.
尽管不爱干净,她还是个好厨子。
John had been through a messy divorce himself.
约翰自己也经历过一次十分棘手的离婚。