tu·mult /ˈtuˌmʌlt, ˈtju ||ˈtʌ-/
騷動,擁擠,混亂
Tu·mult n.
1. The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion.
What meaneth the noise of this tumult ? --1 Sam. iv. 14.
Till in loud tumult all the Greeks arose. --Pope.
2. Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements.
3. Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, the tumult of the spirits or passions.
Syn: -- Uproar; ferment; disturbance; turbulence; disorder; confusion; noise; bluster; hubbub; bustle; stir; brawl; riot.
Tu·mult v. i. To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. [Obs.]
Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt. --Milton.
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tumult
n 1: a state of commotion and noise and confusion [syn: tumultuousness,
uproar, garboil]
2: violent agitation [syn: turmoil]
3: the act of making a noisy disturbance [syn: commotion, din,
ruction, ruckus, rumpus]