chequered
adjective UK (US checkered) uk/ˈtʃek.əd/ us/ˈtʃek.ɚd/
(GOOD AND BAD)
成败参半的；盛衰多变的
having had both successful and unsuccessful periods in your past
He's had a chequered business career. 他的经商之路成败参半。
(PATTERN)
(also checked)有不同颜色格子图案的
having a pattern of squares in two or more colours
red and white chequered tablecloths 红白格子桌布