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turmoil

/tɝmɔɪl/

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a state of great confusion or unrest

动荡；混乱

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The factory's sudden closure left the neighborhood in turmoil.
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工厂突然关闭，让这个社区陷入混乱。
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Pronunciation: /tɝmɔɪl/

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