turbulent
adjective uk/ˈtɜː.bjə.lənt/ us/ˈtɝː.bjə.lənt/
(SITUATION/TIME)
C2 骚乱的，骚动的;动荡的，混乱的
involving a lot of sudden changes, arguments, or violence
a turbulent marriage 吵吵闹闹的婚姻
This has been a turbulent week for the administration. 对政府来讲，这是动荡多事的一周。
(AIR/WATER)
（水流或气流）汹涌的，湍急的，猛烈的
Turbulent air or water moves very strongly and suddenly
The ocean was too turbulent for us to be able to take the boat out. 大海波涛汹涌，我们无法驾船出海。