Definition
to succeed in completing a task despite lacking organization or knowledge of how to proceed
随便地应付过去
Even without a detailed plan, they managed to complete the project, so you could say they muddled through.
即使没有详细的计划,他们还是完成了这个项目,所以你可以说他们随便应付过去了。
Although she was not very familiar with the topic, she muddled through and attended the meeting.
虽然她对这个主题不太熟悉,但她还是随便应付过去并参加了会议。
Given the lack of resources, we could only muddle through and try to finish the presentation.
由于资源不足,我们只能随便应付过去,尽力完成简报。