troubled waters

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Difficulties, chaos, tribulations, or other confusing and problematic aspects of a situation. figuratively,plural,plural-only
    — Not only were the troubled waters in the Middle East, they had spilled over into Australia.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see troubled, water.; water that is stirred up with high waves, chaotic currents, etc., and therefore difficult to navigate. plural,plural-only
    — The rain falling in torrents– the rolling waves, commingling their heavy roar with the pealing claps of thunder– the quiverying lighning, flashing in burnished brighness across the mighty deep, exposing its troubled waters to full view – the laboring ship, rolling from side to side, creaking in every plank as if going to pieces– the winds sweeping, in their fury, from wave to wave– all conspire to fill the mind with wonder, awe, and astonishment.
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