1580s, "opposed to moral order," also "opposed to legal authority;" see dis- + orderly (adj.). The meaning "untidy" is attested from 1630s; the older senses are those in disorderly house, disorderly conduct, etc.
双语例句
1. In most of the residence halls we visited, rules prohibit disorderly conduct.
在我们走访的学生宿舍里,大多明令禁止胡作非为。
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2. Mr Ling was acquitted of disorderly behaviour by magistrates.
地方法官宣判林先生扰乱治安罪名不成立。
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3. He pleaded guilty to being disorderly on licensed premises.
他承认在有售酒许可的经营场所寻衅滋事。
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4. Football matches are disorderly events.
足球比赛是一项粗野的运动。
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5. They were arrested for being drunk and disorderly .