confusion
noun uk/kənˈfjuː.ʒən/ us/kənˈfjuː.ʒən/
B2 [ C or U ]困惑，糊涂;迷惑不解;混淆
a situation in which people do not understand what is happening, what they should do or who someone or something is
There seems to be some confusion over who is actually giving the talk. 到底是谁作报告好像不是很清楚。
To avoid confusion, the twins never wore the same clothes. 为了避免混淆，这对双胞胎从不穿一样的衣服。
Synonyms: anarchybedlamchaoscommotiondisarray disorder (CONFUSION)disorganizationdisturbancehavocmayhempandemoniumtumult turmoil
B2 [ U ]混乱状态
a situation, often with a lot of activity and noise, in which people do not know what to do
In the confusion after the bomb blast, I lost my bag and wasn't able to stop and look for it. 在爆炸发生后的一片混乱中，我丢了包，也无法停下来寻找。
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- A spokeswoman blamed the confusion on miscommunication between the company and its customers.
- The picture emerging in reports from the battlefield is one of complete confusion.
- Label your suitcases to prevent confusion.
- The confusion was caused when two numbers were accidentally transposed by a Social Security clerk.
- From every direction, people were running and shouting and falling over each other in a tumult of confusion.