maelstrom

'meilstrәm

GRE

n a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

n. 大漩涡, 极度混乱

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maelstrom 源于荷兰语，mael 意为“旋涡”，strom 意为“水流”。可以理解为“旋涡中的水流”。

例句

1. The boat was caught in a maelstrom of strong winds and waves.

这艘船被强风和巨浪的漩涡困住了。

2. She felt like she was in a maelstrom of emotions after the breakup.

分手后，她觉得自己处在情感的漩涡中。

3. The city was a maelstrom of activity during the festival.

节日期间，这座城市是一片繁忙的景象。