turbulence
英 ['t??bj?l(?)ns]
美['t?bj?l?ns]
- n. 骚乱，动荡；[流] 湍流；狂暴
CET6TEM4TOEFL低频词扩展词汇
助记提示
1、turb- + -ul-(diminutive) + -ence.
中文词源
turbulence 混乱，动荡，涡流，紊流
turbulent,混乱的，动荡的，-ence,名词后缀。引申诸相关词义。
英文词源
- turbulence (n.)
- 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.
双语例句
- 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.
- 世界局势动荡不安.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 4. The turbulence caused the plane to turn over.
- 空气的激流导致飞机翻转.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. The world advances amidst turbulence.
- 世界在动荡中前进.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》