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.
会社の経営陣の急激な変化は、不確実性の渦を作りました。
A powerful, swirling body of water, like a whirlpool.
The ship was pulled into the maelstrom and disappeared beneath the waves.
船は渦に引き込まれて、波の下に消えてしまいました。