turmoil

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Definitions

n.

A state of great confusion, disorder, or agitation

混乱,骚动,动荡

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.political turmoil政治动荡
  • 2.in turmoil处于混乱之中
  • 3.emotional turmoil情绪动荡
  • 4.economic turmoil经济动荡

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The country was in political turmoil after the election.

  • 2.

    The country was thrown into political turmoil following the sudden resignation of the president.

  • 3.

    She felt inner turmoil as she struggled to choose between her career and her family.

  • 4.

    Financial turmoil in global markets sent investors scrambling to protect their assets.

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