Definition of "mix up" in 英语

Verb

1. To mix or blend thoroughly and completely.

   • She mixed up peat moss, humus, and compost to make potting soil.

2. To combine thoroughly.

   • All the smells of the food had mixed up together.

3. To prepare something from ingredients that are mixed.

   • She mixed up a batch of her own potting soil.

4. To confuse or reverse.

   • I always mix up Vermont and New Hampshire on a map.
   • I always mix up Jack with Jake.

5. To become involved with, especially socially or romantically.

   • He got mixed up with a bad crowd.
   • Then he got mixed up with an older woman.
   • Now, he's mixed up with some half-baked religion.

6. To shuffle.

   • mix up this Rubik's cube

Noun

1. A mix, blend, or variety.

   • Next time, let's ask a group with a different mix up.

2. A confusion or reversal.

   • I refuse to send them any more money until they fix this mix up.