to muck about
[phrase form: muck]
01
ふざける, 仕事をせずに遊ぶ
to engage in silly or playful behavior, typically when one should be focused on work or other responsibilities
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Some employees tend to muck about in the office, distracting others from their work.
一部の従業員はオフィスでふざける傾向があり、他の人の仕事の邪魔をします。
Last week, instead of studying, they mucked about in the library, making it difficult for others to concentrate.
先週、彼らは勉強する代わりに図書館でふざけて、他の人が集中するのを難しくしました。
02
不当に扱う, だます
to mistreat someone, especially by subjecting them to frequent changes, dishonesty, or unreliable behavior
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He felt frustrated when the company continued to muck him about with changing deadlines and unclear expectations.
会社が締め切りを変更し、不明確な期待を持ち続け、彼を不当に扱い続けたとき、彼はイライラを感じた。
Some employers unfortunately muck their employees about with inconsistent policies and sudden changes.
残念ながら、一部の雇用主は一貫性のない方針や突然の変更で従業員を不当に扱うことがあります。
