maelstrom
US /ˈmeɪl.strəm/
UK /ˈmeɪl.strɒm/
名词
1.
大漩涡, 涡流
a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river
示例:
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The small boat was caught in the terrifying maelstrom.
小船被卷入了可怕的大漩涡。
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The currents created a dangerous maelstrom near the rocks.
水流在岩石附近形成了一个危险的大漩涡。
2.
大混乱, 动荡, 混乱
a state of confused movement or violent turmoil
示例:
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The country was plunged into a maelstrom of political unrest.
这个国家陷入了政治动荡的漩涡。
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His mind was a maelstrom of conflicting emotions.
他的思绪是一团混乱的漩涡。