murk·y
adjective/ˈmɜːki/
/ˈmɜːrki/
(comparative murkier, superlative murkiest)
- (of a liquid) not clear; dark or dirty with mud or another substance
synonym cloudy浑浊的;污浊的 - She gazed into the murky depths of the water.
她注视着那幽暗的水底。 - (figurative) The meaning of this sentence remains murky.
这句话的含义仍然含糊不清。
- She gazed into the murky depths of the water.
- (of air, light, etc.) dark and unpleasant because of smoke, fog, etc.
昏暗的;阴暗的;朦胧的 - a murky night
昏暗的夜 - The light was murky and it was difficult to see ahead.
光线昏暗,很难看清前面。
- a murky night
- (disapproving or humorous) (of people’s actions or character) not clearly known and suspected of not being honest
隐晦的;含糊的;暧昧可疑的 - He had a somewhat murky past.
他有一段不清白的过去。 - He was involved in the murky world of arms dealing.
他卷入了军火交易的黑暗世界。
Extra Examples- He had an extremely murky past.
他有一段极其阴暗的过去。 - What are you talking about? Some dark secret from your murky past?
你在说什么?你不为人知的过去有什么不可告人的秘密吗?
- He had a somewhat murky past.