What does turbulent mean?

Full of conflict, uncertainty, or sudden disruptive changes. Moving violently and irregularly, especially air or water.

How is turbulent pronounced?

UK /ˈtɜːbjələnt/, US /ˈtɝːbjələnt/.

/ˈtɜːbjələnt/ · /ˈtɝːbjələnt/

CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6922 in the learning path

动荡的；混乱的

adj. Full of conflict, uncertainty, or sudden disruptive changes.

动荡的；混乱的

adj. Moving violently and irregularly, especially air or water.

湍急的；气流紊乱的

After a turbulent week, our family needed a quiet evening.

经历了动荡的一周后，我们一家需要一个安静的夜晚。

During turbulent economic periods, governments may increase public spending to protect jobs and support vulnerable households.

在经济动荡时期，政府可能增加公共支出，以保障就业并支持脆弱家庭。

既形容社会局势动荡，也形容水流或气流紊乱。

What does turbulent mean?: Full of conflict, uncertainty, or sudden disruptive changes. Moving violently and irregularly, especially air or water.
How is turbulent pronounced?: UK /ˈtɜːbjələnt/, US /ˈtɝːbjələnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.