turbulence
US /ˈtɝː.bjə.ləns/
UK /ˈtɝː.bjə.ləns/
1.
湍流, 紊流
violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid
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The plane experienced severe turbulence during the storm.
飛機在暴風雨中遭遇了劇烈顛簸。
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The river's turbulence made it difficult to navigate the boat.
河流的湍流使得船隻難以航行。
2.
動盪, 混亂
a state of confusion or disorder
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The country is going through a period of political turbulence.
該國正在經歷一段政治動盪時期。
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His mind was in a state of emotional turbulence.
他的思緒處於情感動盪之中。