to muck about
[phrase form: muck]
01
胡闹, 在工作时玩耍
to engage in silly or playful behavior, typically when one should be focused on work or other responsibilities
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例子
Last week, instead of studying, they mucked about in the library, making it difficult for others to concentrate.
上周，他们没有学习，而是在图书馆里胡闹，使得其他人难以集中注意力。
02
虐待, 欺骗
to mistreat someone, especially by subjecting them to frequent changes, dishonesty, or unreliable behavior
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British例子
He felt frustrated when the company continued to muck him about with changing deadlines and unclear expectations.
当公司继续用不断变化的截止日期和不明确的期望糊弄他时，他感到沮丧。
