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
Some employees tend to muck about in the office, distracting others from their work.
一些员工倾向于在办公室里胡闹，分散其他人的工作注意力。
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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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。
Some employers unfortunately muck their employees about with inconsistent policies and sudden changes.
不幸的是，一些雇主用不一致的政策和突然的变化折腾他们的员工。
