murky
murky — adjective
- murkypositive
- murkiercomparative
- murkiestsuperlative
1. describes water, air, or a place that is so dark, dirty, or full of mud or smoke
describes water, air, or a place that is so dark, dirty, or full of mud or smoke that you cannot see clearly through it
The river water looked murky after the heavy rain washed soil into it.
Kasia shone her torch into the murky pond but could not see the bottom.
torch + murky pond — checking visibility
A thick murky fog covered the harbour, forcing all boats to stay in port.
The old fish tank had grown so murky that the fish were barely visible.
Mateo peered into the murky basement but could not see the shape in the corner.
- clear
transparent or easily seen through
- crystal-clear
emphatic opposite
用法筆記
Commonly used for natural bodies of water (rivers, lakes, ponds) after rain or disturbance, and for air filled with smoke, fog, or dust.
常見錯誤
2. describes a situation, event, or explanation that is complicated, not clearly un
describes a situation, event, or explanation that is complicated, not clearly understood, and often seems dishonest or untrustworthy
The company's financial records are murky, and investigators suspect hidden debts.
murky + financial records — figurative of business
Niran tried to explain his sudden resignation, but his story remained murky.
The murky details of the deal left everyone feeling too uneasy to sign.
Rachel refused to get involved in the murky politics of the neighbourhood committee.
As the election drew closer, the candidate's past became increasingly murky.
- clear
easy to understand; transparent
- straightforward
simple and honest
用法筆記
Frequently collocates with nouns like records, past, circumstances, affairs, politics, waters. Unlike sense 1, this sense does not describe physical visibility.