a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally);"the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence"
early 15c., from Late Latin turbulentia "trouble, disquiet," from Latin turbulentus (see turbulent). In reference to atmospheric eddies that affect airplanes, by 1918. Related: Turbulency.
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权威造句
1. We experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
我们在飞行中遇到了强烈的气流。
来自《权威词典》
2. The turbulence in his life has come from accidents and illness.
他一生中的波动来自疾病和不测事故.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The world situation is characterized by turbulence and intranquility.
