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topsy-turvy

adv.颠倒地,乱七八糟地 adj.颠倒的

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topsy-turvy


/,tɒpsɪ 'tɜ:vɪ; ,tɑpsɪ`tɝvɪ/
adv, adj
1 in or into a state of disordered confusion 乱七八糟(的)
*This sudden development turned all our plans topsy-turvy. 这一情况出现得很突然, 把我们的计画都打乱了.
2 upside-down 颠倒(的).

topsy-turvy


adj informal
[Date: 1500-1600; Origin: Probably from top + terve 'to turn upside down' (14-16 centuries)]
in a state of complete disorder or confusion
 He left his room all topsy-turvy.