turbulence
noun [ U ] uk/ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/ us/ˈtɝː.bjə.ləns/
(CONFUSION)
骚乱，骚动;动荡，混乱
a state of confusion without any order
The era was characterized by political and cultural turbulence. 在那个时代里，政治和文化都动荡不安。
There are signs of turbulence ahead for the economy. 有迹象显示经济不久将要出现动荡。
(AIR/WATER MOVEMENT)
（气体或水形成的）紊流，湍流
strong sudden movements within air or water
We might be experiencing some turbulence on this flight due to an approaching electrical storm. 由于前面有雷暴向我们袭来，我们的飞机可能会遇到不稳定气流。