tumult

IPA/ˈtjuːmʌlt/
KK[tˈuməlt]IPA/ˈtuːmʌlt/

tumult — noun

  • tumultsingular
  • tumultsplural

1. confused noise and disorderly movement created when a large crowd of people is e

1.名詞C1
釋義

confused noise and disorderly movement created when a large crowd of people is excited, angry, or out of control

例句

The distant tumult of chanting voices grew louder as the protest march approached.

a tumult of + noun (chanting voices)

Rodrigo pushed through the tumult of the market, past shouting vendors and honking taxis.

tumult of + noun (market) for chaotic setting

同義詞
  • uproar

    stronger focus on angry or indignant noise; more negative in tone

  • commotion

    less intense; can describe any small disturbance, not necessarily with a crowd

  • pandemonium

    wild, uncontrolled noise and confusion; more extreme than tumult

  • hubbub

    less formal; a mixture of many voices or sounds, especially in a busy place

反義詞
  • silence

    complete absence of noise

  • calm

    lack of disturbance or disorder

文法句型

a tumult of + noun describing noise or people

in tumult

用法筆記

Frequently used with of to specify the source of the noise, as in a tumult of voices or a tumult of shouting.

常見錯誤

❌There was a tumult in the library when someone dropped a book.
✅There was a tumult in the stadium when the home team scored.
💡Tumult describes large-scale noise and confusion involving many people, not a single loud sound.

2. the feeling of being confused, anxious, or unable to think clearly because stron

2.名詞C1
釋義

the feeling of being confused, anxious, or unable to think clearly because strong emotions or conflicting thoughts are affecting you

例句

After the crash, Ayesha's mind was in such tumult that she could not decide anything.

mind / heart / soul + in tumult

Paul felt a deep inner tumult as he chose between two attractive job offers.

同義詞
  • turmoil

    nearly identical in meaning for emotional confusion; slightly more common

  • agitation

    focuses on physical restlessness and worry more than confusion

  • upheaval

    suggests a major disruptive change that causes the emotional state

  • confusion

    broader and less intense; does not necessarily involve strong emotion

反義詞
  • peace

    calmness and freedom from emotional disturbance

  • serenity

    a state of being calm and untroubled

文法句型

in tumult

a state of tumult

inner tumult

用法筆記

Often used with possessives or in + noun to describe a person's emotional state, as in her inner tumult or a mind in tumult. Distinguish from sense 1, which refers to external noise and crowd confusion.

常見錯誤

❌I felt a tumult of pure happiness when I won the prize.
✅I felt a tumult of conflicting emotions
💡joy, relief, and nervousness all at once.' — Tumult implies confusion or conflict between feelings, not a single positive emotion.
❌The small argument caused a tumult in the quiet office.
✅The shocking resignation threw the company into a tumult of uncertainty.
💡For the mental/emotional sense, tumult describes a serious inner disturbance, not a minor disagreement.