turbulence UK ['tɜ:.bjʊ.lənts] US ['tɝ:.bjə-] noun uncountable CONFUSION 骚乱 ■a state of confusion without any order 骚乱,骚动;动荡,混乱•The era was characterized by political and cultural turbulence.在那个时代里,政治和文化都动荡不安。 •There are signs of turbulence ahead for the economy.有迹象显示经济不久将要出现动荡。 UK ['tɜ:.bjʊ.lənts] US ['tɝ:.bjə-] noun uncountable AIR/WATER MOVEMENT 气体/水的活动 ■strong sudden movements within air or water (气体或水形成的)紊流,湍流•We might be experiencing some turbulence on this flight due to an approaching electrical storm.由于前面有雷暴向我们袭来,我们的飞机可能会遇到不稳定气流。 |