Applying the dye can be messy, particularly on long hair.
涂抹染發劑可能會搞得一團糟，特別是長發。
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，不用擔心。
She was a good, if messy, cook
盡管不愛干凈，她還是個好廚子。
As the work tends to be a bit messy you'll need to wear old clothes.
這個活兒有點臟，你需要穿舊衣服。
Finger painting is very messy but an excellent diversion.
用手指畫畫是很臟，但卻是一項極好的消遣。