单词 | hurly burly |
释义 | (noun) Definition great noise and activity the hurly-burly of modern city life Synonyms commotion He heard a terrible commotion outside. confusion The rebel leader seems to have escaped in the confusion. chaos The country appears to be sliding towards chaos. turmoil a year of political turmoil disorder He called on the authorities to stop public disorder. upheaval a prolonged period of political upheaval furore an international furore over the plan uproar The announcement caused uproar in the crowd. turbulence a region often beset by religious turbulence pandemonium There was pandemonium in the court as the verdict was delivered. bedlam He is causing bedlam at the hotel. tumult the recent tumult in global financial markets hubbub a hubbub of excited conversation from over a thousand people brouhaha Opposites order , organization , composure , tidiness Nearby words of |
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