1. | 动荡的;动乱的;骚动的;混乱的in which there is a lot of sudden change, confusion, disagreement and sometimes violence |
a short and turbulent career in politics 短暂动荡的政治生涯 | |
a turbulent part of the world 世界上动荡不安的地区 |
2. | 汹涌的;猛烈的;湍动的changing direction suddenly and violently |
The aircraft is designed to withstand turbulent conditions. 这架飞机是为经受猛烈的气流而设计的。 | |
a turbulent sea/storm(= caused by turbulent water/air) 波涛汹涌的大海;狂风暴雨 |
3. | 骚动的;混乱而难以控制的noisy and/or difficult to control |
a turbulent crowd 骚动的人群 |