ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n]邋遢的;脏乱的;声名狼藉的 If you describe a person or place as seedy, you disapprove of them because they look dirty and untidy, or they have a bad reputation. 邋遢的;脏乱的;声名狼藉的 [disapproval]
Frank ran dodgy errands for a seedy local villain.
弗兰克为当地一个臭名远扬的恶棍跑腿,干些骗人勾当。
We were staying in a seedy hotel close to the red light district.