| 单词 | turbulent |
| 释义 | turbulent (tɜːʳbjʊlənt ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A turbulent time, place, or relationship is one in which there is a lot of change, confusion, and disorder. They had been together for five or six turbulent years of rows and reconciliations. The minister announced that he was taking a rest from the turbulent world of politics. Synonyms: wild, violent, disorderly, agitated 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Turbulent water or air contains strong currents which change direction suddenly. I had to have a boat that could handle turbulent seas. Synonyms: stormy, rough, raging, tempestuous Collocations: turbulent air Indeed, the entire formation of cirrus clouds was formed as turbulent air currents rose upwards before an advancing weather front. Times, Sunday Times The sounds were created by the turbulent air swirling in an endless succession of eddies around obstacles such as buildings, trees and overhead cables. Times,Sunday Times Reverse swing occurs when the rough side creates turbulent air forcing the ball in the opposite direction. The Sun But the extra speed leads to more turbulent air out the back. Times, Sunday Times He kept his course by skilful flying between the layers, but later heavy cloud and turbulent air conditions were met. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He's been called many things during a brilliant and turbulent career but never a visionary. Times, Sunday Times In a turbulent career, he has survived corruption allegations, imprisonment, exile and being overthrown in a military coup. Times, Sunday Times It was a deserved apogee to a turbulent career which included bankruptcy and various innovative, large commissions that were never fulfilled. Times, Sunday Times Secure in his global reputation as one of the great modern songwriters and composers, he reflects on the coloratura range of his long, tuneful, turbulent career. Times, Sunday Times If an operatic heroine tells her turbulent emotions to quieten when the action's only five seconds old, you know you're in for an eventful ride. Times, Sunday Times But such placid facades hide turbulent emotions for which her characters are ill-prepared. Times, Sunday Times Across the region the minutiae of heraldry still trigger turbulent emotions. Times, Sunday Times They are believers in rules and devotees of order, people scared of the random dangers of the world and even more frightened of their own turbulent emotions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The division dates from 1920 and this remarkable gazetteer explores what in previous centuries was a shared if turbulent history. Times, Sunday Times Its many events pay homage to the county's rich and turbulent history, glorious landscape and abundance of wildlife. Times, Sunday Times In the serenely stark face of this enigmatic sculpture, the secrets of a far more turbulent history lie sealed. Times,Sunday Times The expulsion of the patriarch last year from the party was one of the messier episodes in the dynasty's turbulent history. Times, Sunday Times But much else, especially the turbulent history and the terrible destruction of recent years, has had to be left to the accompanying digital section. Times, Sunday Times But when we met she happily opened her heart about the highs and lows of her turbulent life. The Sun The rest are instrumental representations of his turbulent life at the time. The Sun The end of a turbulent life, the sort of thing one could make a film about. Times, Sunday Times It's the latest twist in a turbulent life. Times, Sunday Times Flint credits him with stabilising her turbulent life, and giving her the confidence to pursue a parliamentary career. Times,Sunday Times He spent the weekend trying to persuade the media that he did not invent a turbulent past. Times, Sunday Times This place, then, has a turbulent past: it was also once a busy port, but the sea has retreated, leaving behind an unspoilt medieval town. Times, Sunday Times It offers some of the best views of the city and has an excellent museum explaining the country's turbulent past. The Sun In keeping with his turbulent past, this season has already been something of a roller-coaster. Times, Sunday Times Or a closet with a turbulent past? The Sun The happy announcement comes after a turbulent period for the couple. The Sun Investors are hoping his arrival will draw a line under a turbulent period since its disastrous stock market listing two years ago. Times, Sunday Times He did, however, bring to a turbulent period a necessary decisiveness. Times, Sunday Times The most turbulent period was undoubtedly the 19th century, when military officers lined up to launch coups. Times,Sunday Times It had bought the stake to stabilise the company after a turbulent period. Times, Sunday Times In a politically turbulent region, that alone would be a significant achievement. Times, Sunday Times The electoral chaos has paralysed the country, normally a beacon of stability in a turbulent region. Times, Sunday Times Outside the heliopause, would be a turbulent region caused by the pressure of the advancing heliopause against the interstellar medium. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was felt that a stronger military and governmental presence nearby might provide stability to those chronically turbulent regions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a turbulent relationship, but she never thought he would stray. The Sun I'm about to turn 30 and in a turbulent relationship - but one that we both want to work. Times, Sunday Times The couple already had a turbulent relationship before the telly trial. The Sun They kept the full extent of it secret but it was a very turbulent relationship and it has been very awkward on set. The Sun We broke up a year ago after a turbulent relationship. The Sun The management had been trying, unsuccessfully, to find an anchor in these turbulent waters. Times, Sunday Times Turbulent waters lie ahead but the cruise industry has set a course to sail through them. Times, Sunday Times He has been the unofficial king of the managerial wheelers and dealers for many years and few are more adept at navigating the turbulent waters of the transfer market. Times, Sunday Times He concluded that a ruler who has to sail the turbulent waters of politics should first and foremost learn how to become an empty boat. The Times Literary Supplement After travelling a safe distance (usually 515 metres), the raft will enter more turbulent waters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has, after all, been a turbulent year. Times, Sunday Times She has two golds each in the team pursuit and omnium and, after a turbulent year, a victory in tokyo would top the lot. The Sun It's not often they show affection in public, but it's interesting they've chosen to do so now following a turbulent year. The Sun It will be a welcome boost after the turbulent year we've had. The Sun It has been a turbulent year for the company with their long-term future in doubt earlier in the year. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 动荡的 Japanese: 動乱の |
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