jumble
v[usu passive 通常用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.p]
~ sth (up) mix (things) in a confusedway 将(东西)胡乱混在一起
Toys, books, shoes and clothes were jumbled (up) on the floor. 玩具、 书、 鞋、 衣服都杂乱地堆在地上.
(fig 比喻) Details of the accident were all jumbled up in his mind. 该事故的详情在他头脑中已混在一起. jumble, n
1 [sing] ~ (of sth) confused or untidy group of things; muddle 杂乱的一堆东西; 一团糟
a jumble of books and papers on the table 桌子上凌乱的一堆书和报纸.
2 [U] (Brit) mixed collection of old unwanted goods for a jumble sale 待义卖的旧杂物.
Yes, and we must stop people walking on this floor until it's firm. It may be necessary to put up a notice saying Keep off. Another thing, we' ll have to drill a hole in the wall for the electric wires.