turbulent

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turbulent — 形容詞

  • turbulentpositive
  • more turbulentcomparative
  • most turbulentsuperlative

1. used to describe a situation, relationship, or period of time that is full of co

1.形容詞B2
釋義

動盪的

充滿衝突與劇烈變化的

used to describe a situation, relationship, or period of time that is full of conflict, confusion, or unpredictable change — for example, a country undergoing a revolution, or a marriage strained by repeated arguments.

例句

The country endured a turbulent decade marked by civil war and economic collapse.

這個國家經歷了動盪的十年，期間內戰不斷，經濟崩潰。

turbulent + time period (decade, year, era)

After a turbulent year in the stock market, many investors moved their money to safer assets.

股市經歷動盪的一年後，許多投資人將資金轉移到較安全的資產。

turbulent year for describing financial instability

常見搭配
  • turbulent times
  • turbulent period
  • turbulent decade
  • turbulent relationship
  • turbulent history
  • turbulent marriage
  • turbulent year
  • turbulent meeting
同義詞
  • chaotic

    focuses on complete disorder rather than violence or conflict

  • stormy

    more figurative, often for relationships or meetings; less severe than turbulent

  • unsettled

    suggests ongoing instability without the intensity of conflict or violence

  • tumultuous

    very close in meaning but slightly more literary; emphasises noise and excitement

反義詞
  • calm

    free from conflict or disturbance

  • stable

    not prone to sudden change or disruption

文法句型

turbulent + noun (times, period, relationship, history)

noun + be/become + turbulent

用法筆記

Typically describes external events, relationships, or social conditions rather than internal emotional states of individuals.

2. used to describe air, water, or another fluid that is moving in a strong, irregu

2.形容詞B2
釋義

劇烈的

空氣或水流劇烈不規則地移動

used to describe air, water, or another fluid that is moving in a strong, irregular, and unpredictable way — for example, ocean waves crashing violently against the shore, or air currents that make a plane shake.

例句

The pilot announced that passengers should remain seated because of turbulent air ahead.

機長宣布前方有亂流，乘客應留在座位上。

turbulent air — aviation context

The fishing boat struggled to stay afloat in the turbulent waters off the coast.

漁船在海岸附近的湍急水域中勉強保持浮穩。

常見搭配
  • turbulent air
  • turbulent waters
  • turbulent sea
  • turbulent river
  • turbulent currents
  • turbulent flow
  • turbulent surf
  • pocket of turbulent air
同義詞
  • rough

    more general and informal; can describe sea conditions without implying violent movement

  • choppy

    specific to water surfaces with many small, irregular waves; less intense than turbulent

  • raging

    implies greater force and danger; often used for storms or floods

反義詞
  • calm

    smooth and still, without strong movement

  • smooth

    even flow without irregular or violent motion

文法句型

turbulent + noun (air, waters, sea, river)

noun + be/become + turbulent

用法筆記

Commonly describes weather-related phenomena such as air currents, ocean waves, or river rapids. The noun form 'turbulence' is more frequent than the adjective in aviation contexts (e.g. 'we experienced some turbulence').

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副詞搭配

  • politically turbulent
  • socially turbulent
  • increasingly turbulent
  • extremely turbulent
  • violently turbulent

常用片語

  • turbulent times ahead
  • a turbulent patch
  • turbulent weather conditions
  • a pocket of turbulent air

介系詞搭配

  • turbulent in nature
  • turbulent with conflict