Applying the dye can be messy, particularly on long hair.

　　涂抹染發(fā)劑可能會(huì)搞得一團(tuán)糟，特別是長發(fā)。

　　Don't worry if this first coat of paint looks messy.

　　如果這第一層油漆看上去很臟的話，不用擔(dān)心。

　　She was a good, if messy, cook

　　盡管不愛干凈，她還是個(gè)好廚子。

　　As the work tends to be a bit messy you'll need to wear old clothes.

　　這個(gè)活兒有點(diǎn)臟，你需要穿舊衣服。

　　Finger painting is very messy but an excellent diversion.

　　用手指畫畫是很臟，但卻是一項(xiàng)極好的消遣。