1520s, of uncertain origin, perhaps an alteration of Middle French tremouille "mill hopper," in reference to the hopper's constant motion to and fro, from Latin trimodia "vessel containing three modii," from modius, a Roman dry measure, related to modus "measure." Attested earlier in English as a verb (1510s), though this now is obsolete.
双语例句
1. Abidjan was thrown into turmoil because of a protest by taxi drivers.
出租车司机的抗议使得阿比让陷入了混乱。
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2. During the turmoil in the foreign-exchange markets the guilder remained strong.
荷兰盾在外汇交易市场的动荡中保持坚挺。
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3. My emotional turmoil had drained me.
纷乱的情绪让我心力交瘁。
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4. When the seas are in turmoil , heroes are on their mettle.
