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单词 turmoil
释义 tur·moil
I. \ˈtərˌmȯil, ˈtə̄ˌ-, ˈtəiˌ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
: an utterly confused, extremely agitated, or tumultuous state or condition: as
 a. : the inner confusion of a disturbed or distressed mind or spirit
  < the child's inner life is often a turmoil of terrors and anxieties — W.R.Inge >
  < an odd turmoil of shame and triumph in her heart — Louis Bromfield >
 b. : disruptive commotion : disordered activity
  < the mad turmoil of governmental investigation — W.S.Lynch >
  < keep executives in a constant turmoil making decisions — R.E.Cross >
 c. : active strife
  < rose to his greatest heights in the excitement and turmoil of battle — Robert Bruce >
Synonyms: see commotion
II. verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
transitive verb
1. : to produce a state of harassment in : disquiet, worry
2. : toss, upset
intransitive verb
: labor, toil
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