turmoil
UK ['tɜ:.mɔɪl] US ['tɝ:-] noun [S or U]
■a state of confusion, uncertainty or disorder 混乱，骚乱，动乱•The whole region is in turmoil.整个地区一片混乱。 •The country is in a state of political turmoil.该国正处于政治动荡。 •The Stock Exchange is in turmoil following a huge wave of selling.经历了一场抛售狂潮后，股市正处于动荡之中。 |