turmoil

• 名词，指骚动、混乱或动荡不安的状态，常伴有强烈的情绪波动、社会动乱或激烈争执。

A noun referring to a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often involving violent agitation or protest.

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1. State of confusion or disorderB2formal

   A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

   混乱

   • The country was in turmoil after the election results.
   • Her mind was in turmoil as she tried to make a decision.
   • The company experienced financial turmoil during the recession.

   同义词bedlamchaoscommotionconfusiondisorderdisturbancemayhempandemoniumtumultupheaval

   反义词calmharmonyorderpeacestabilitytranquility

2. Violent agitationB2formal

   A condition of extreme agitation, commotion, or uproar.

   混乱

   • The protest caused turmoil in the city center.
   • The crowd erupted into turmoil after the announcement.
   • Political turmoil often leads to social unrest.

   同义词agitationchaoscommotionconfusiondisorderdisturbancefrenzypandemoniumupheavaluproar

   反义词calmorderpeacequietserenitystabilitytranquility

3. Disturbance or protestC1formal

   A situation of public disturbance, often involving protests or rebellion.

   动荡

   • The government struggled to control the growing turmoil.
   • Turmoil spread across the region as citizens demanded change.
   • The labor strike created turmoil in the transportation system.

   同义词agitationchaoscommotiondisorderdisturbancefermentstrifeturbulenceunrestupheaval

   反义词calmorderpeacequiettranquility