Motley
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a multicolored woolen fabric made by weaving threads of different colors, used in 14th–17th century England
例子
Peasants and jesters alike wore clothing made from coarse motley.
02
a garment made of multicolored fabric, traditionally worn by court jesters or performers
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His motley was patched with bright reds and greens.
03
a collection composed of a diverse or heterogeneous assortment of items
例子
His bookshelf was a motley of philosophy, pulp fiction, and travel guides.
to motley
01
to make something multicolored
例子
Painters motley the walls with contrasting geometric shapes.
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to make something more diverse or varied in kind or character
例子
The museum motleyed its exhibits to attract new visitors.
motley
01
having parts or patches of different, often bright, colors
例子
The motley parade dazzled the crowd with its vivid costumes.
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made up of a varied, often incongruous mixture of elements or types
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She addressed a motley crowd of students, artists, and wanderers.
