commotion
/kəˈməʊʃən/ · /kəˈmoʊʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6064 in the learning path
喧闹；骚动
Definitions
n. Noisy activity and confusion caused by excitement or disturbance
喧闹；骚动
Example
A loose puppy caused a commotion in the café.
一只没拴住的小狗在咖啡馆里引起了一阵骚动。
The sudden commotion at the station highlighted the need for clearer procedures during unexpected service disruptions.
车站突发的骚动凸显了在服务意外中断时制定更明确应对程序的必要性。
Collocations
- cause a commotion
- a sudden commotion
- in the commotion
Synonyms
- disturbance
- uproar
Antonyms
- calm
Usage tip
常指短暂喧闹或混乱，不一定涉及暴力或暴乱。
FAQ
- What does commotion mean?
- Noisy activity and confusion caused by excitement or disturbance
- How is commotion pronounced?
- UK /kəˈməʊʃən/, US /kəˈmoʊʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
