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单词 murky
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murky

adjective
/ˈmɜːki/
/ˈmɜːrki/
(comparative murkier, superlative murkiest)
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  1. (of a liquid) not clear; dark or dirty with mud or another substance synonym cloudy
    • She gazed into the murky depths of the water.
    • (figurative) The meaning of this sentence remains murky.
  2. (of air, light, etc.) dark and unpleasant because of smoke, fog, etc.
    • a murky night
    • The light was murky and it was difficult to see ahead.
  3. (disapproving or humorous) (of people’s actions or character) not clearly known and suspected of not being honest
    • He had a somewhat murky past.
    • He was involved in the murky world of arms dealing.
    Extra Examples
    • He had an extremely murky past.
    • What are you talking about? Some dark secret from your murky past?
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