turbulent /ˈtə:bjulənt/ adj. 1.动荡的,混乱的:a turbulent period in history 历史上的动荡时期; a turbulent crowd 骚乱的人群[考句]Rumors are everywhere, spreading fear, damaging reputations, and turning calm situations into turbulent ones. 谣言四起,散布恐惧、损坏名誉并使平静的局面变得混乱。2.汹涌的:turbulent currents 汹涌的潮流The sea is too turbulent for sailing. 海浪太汹涌,无法航船。