maelstrom
gb/mˈeɪlstɹəm/ us/mˈeɪlstɹəm/
C1
영어
örvény, zűrzavar, vízörvény
명사
C1
1
사용 패턴：
[someone/something] is caught in (a/the) maelstrom; a maelstrom of [events/emotions]
After the leak, the company found itself in a maelstrom of criticism and legal threats.
A szivárgás után a vállalat a kritikák és jogi fenyegetések örvényében találta magát.
She tried to stay focused while the team argued around her in a maelstrom of blame and panic.
Megpróbált összpontosítani, miközben körülötte a csapat a vádaskodás és pánik örvényében veszekedett.
The mayor’s resignation triggered a maelstrom that reshaped local politics overnight.
학습자용 예문
The small mistake caused a maelstrom of problems.
Az apró hiba valóságos zűrzavart okozott.
He was caught in a maelstrom of rumors.
A pletykák örvényébe került.
자주 하는 실수：
Often used metaphorically about events or emotions; it does not mean simply “a lot of activity” unless the sense of confusion or upheaval is clear.
뜻
a state of chaotic turmoil
연어
a political maelstrom
|a media maelstrom
|a financial maelstrom
|a maelstrom of controversy
|a maelstrom of emotions
|a maelstrom of violence
|caught in a maelstrom
|thrown into a maelstrom
|sink into a maelstrom
|amid the maelstrom
유의어
turmoil (Strong disorder and disturbance; less vivid than maelstrom.)
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upheaval (Emphasizes sudden major change, especially social or political.)
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chaos (General lack of order; may be less intense or less image-rich.)
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whirlwind (Suggests fast-moving activity; may be less negative than maelstrom.)
반의어
calm (A peaceful state without disturbance or confusion.)
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order (A state of organization and control rather than disorder.)
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stability (A steady condition without sudden upheaval.)
주제
politics
|society
|conflict
|emotions
|news_media
정의
a very confused and violent situation with many problems happening at once
A situation of violent confusion, disorder, or upheaval that is hard to control and seems to pull people or events into it.
명사
C2
2
사용 패턴：
(a/the) maelstrom (in/at) [place]; sucked into the maelstrom
The boat drifted too close to the maelstrom and the crew struggled to pull away.
A hajó túl közel sodródott az örvényhez, és a legénység nehezen tudott eltávolodni tőle.
From the cliff, we could see the maelstrom churning where the currents met.
A szikláról láttuk, ahogy ott kavarog az örvény, ahol a sodrások találkoztak.
Debris spun at the edge of the maelstrom before disappearing beneath the surface.
학습자용 예문
The ship avoided the maelstrom.
A hajó elkerülte az örvényt.
The water formed a strong maelstrom.
A vízben erős örvény alakult ki.
자주 하는 실수：
In this literal sense, it refers to water that spins strongly; it is not the same as ordinary waves or a small eddy.
뜻
a powerful swirling whirlpool
연어
a raging maelstrom
|a violent maelstrom
|an ocean maelstrom
|a sea maelstrom
|a maelstrom of water
|powerful currents
|swirling currents
|sucked into the maelstrom
|dragged into the maelstrom
|escape the maelstrom
유의어
whirlpool (The common everyday term for a circular current; less dramatic.)
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vortex (A broader term for any swirling mass (water, air, etc.); more technical.)
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eddy (Usually smaller and less dangerous than a maelstrom.)
반의어
stillness (The absence of movement in the water.)
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calm water (Water without strong currents or swirling motion.)
주제
nature
|water
|weather
정의
a very strong whirlpool in the water
A powerful whirlpool or violently swirling mass of water, especially in the sea or a river.
문법
기본형
maelstrom
IPA
GB/mˈeɪlstɹəm/
US/mˈeɪlstɹəm/
음절 및 강세
mael - strom （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (mael)
활용형
Noun
- Base: maelstrom
- Plural: maelstroms
관련 단어
표현
caught in the maelstrom
1/kˈɔt ˈɪn ðə mˈeɪlstɹəm/
idiom
unable to escape chaos
in the middle of a very chaotic situation
예문
- Junior staff were caught in the maelstrom after the merger announcement.
- Her family got caught in the maelstrom of the investigation.
- Once the story broke, everyone connected to it was caught in the maelstrom.
학습자용 예문
- He was caught in the maelstrom of the scandal.
plunge into the maelstrom
1/plˈʌnd͡ʒ ˈɪntu ðə mˈeɪlstɹəm/
idiom
enter chaos suddenly
to go into a very chaotic situation quickly
예문
- She plunged into the maelstrom of election season with little time to prepare.
- After the verdict, the city plunged into a maelstrom of protests.
- They plunged into the maelstrom of negotiations, hoping to avoid a strike.