maelstrom
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/ˈmeɪlstrəm/
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/ˈmeɪlstrɒm/
A very chaotic and confusing situation that can be difficult to manage.
The sudden change in the company's leadership created a maelstrom of uncertainty.
公司领导层的突然变动造成了不确定性的漩涡。
A powerful, swirling body of water, like a whirlpool.
The ship was pulled into the maelstrom and disappeared beneath the waves.
船被卷入漩涡中,消失在波涛之下。