turbid

IPA/ˈtɜːbɪd/
KK[tˈɚbɪd]IPA/ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid — adjective

  • turbidpositive
  • more turbidcomparative
  • most turbidsuperlative

1. If a liquid or body of water is turbid, it has a cloudy or muddy appearance beca

1.形容詞C1
釋義

If a liquid or body of water is turbid, it has a cloudy or muddy appearance because tiny particles of dirt, sand, or other matter are floating in it instead of settling at the bottom.

例句

After the heavy rain, the river looked turbid and brown.

turbid after [event] — cause-and-effect pattern

Sahil poured a glass of turbid water from the tap after the storm.

同義詞
  • cloudy

    more general and common — can describe sky, glass, or liquids

  • murky

    suggests darkness and difficulty seeing through; often for deep or shadowy water

  • muddy

    specifically suggests earth or mud as the cause, rather than any fine particles

反義詞
  • clear

    completely transparent, with nothing suspended in the liquid

  • clean

    free from dirt, mud, or unwanted matter

用法筆記

Almost exclusively describes liquids such as water, rivers, and lakes. Figurative use ('turbid thoughts' or 'turbid writing') is very formal and rare in everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌The professor's turgid explanation confused everyone.' (when intending 'unclear')
✅The professor's turbid explanation confused everyone.
💡'turgid' means overly ornate or pompous; 'turbid' means unclear or muddy, and can describe writing or thoughts in formal use.
❌The air was turbid with smoke from the fire.
✅The air was hazy with smoke from the fire.
💡'turbid' describes liquids, not air. Use 'hazy,' 'smoky,' or 'foggy' for the atmosphere.