mayhem的意思|示意
n. 骚乱,混乱;故意伤害罪,重伤罪;蓄意破坏
mayhem的用法详解
Mayhem has the same meaning as chaos or pandemonium, and can refer to any situation that is violent and chaotic. It can also be used to describe a state of mind or emotion which is extremely confused and disordered.
When used in a negative discussion, mayhem often suggests that the situation has reached such an unmanageable level that it has become out of control. This usually implies that the situation is extremely unpredictable and dangerous.
A famous example of how the word mayhem has been used is in the film Lethal Weapon 2, when the character Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) utters the line “Let's get ready for some mayhem” before facing a gang of armed attackers. This phrase has since become popular in popular culture, and is often used to describe situations which threaten to spiral out of control.
In more subtle contexts, the word mayhem can be used to describe a situation which is simply noisy and chaotic. It can be used to describe a situation which is difficult to manage due to the level of confusion and disorder, such as a party full of people or a large gathering of children.
Mayhem can also be used to describe a state of mind which is extremely chaotic and confused. In this context, it might be used to describe situations in which a person is facing a difficult decision or has too many things to think about. It can also be used to describe a person who is in a very agitated state, such as someone who is struggling to cope with a situation or a person who is in a state of distress.
mayhem相关短语
1、 Bubble Mayhem 混乱气泡,杂乱气泡儿,硬盘版
2、 Post Apocalyptic Mayhem 末日混战,硬盘版
3、 Major Mayhem 致命伤害,混乱上校,主要混乱
4、 Suburban Mayhem 完美罪案
5、 Agents of Mayhem 混乱特工
6、 Emergency Mayhem 紧急出动,紧急救援
7、 Moto X Mayhem 极限摩托,极限摩托X,另类极限摩托,极限越野摩托
8、 MULTI-STORY MAYHEM 多重伤害,多轻伤害,多重危险
9、 Picnic Mayhem 野餐打斗,野餐大破坏
mayhem相关例句
It was a period of collective insanity, of legalized murder and mayhem.
那是个集体丧失理智、谋杀与暴力合法化的时期。
柯林斯例句
Experts fear the mayhem may soon trigger a chain reaction within the euro zone itself.
专家们担心,这场混乱可能很快在欧元区内触发连锁反应.
互联网
With monetary mayhem now retreating into memory, European countries can breathe a collective sigh of relief.
随着金融混乱已成往事,欧洲国家全都可以松口气了。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
The mayhem spread to other parts of the city.
严重的混乱蔓延至了城市的其他地区.
互联网
Imagine the mayhem he'll give the enemy, huh.
你想他会带给敌人怎样的灾害, 呵呵.
电影对白
Their arrival caused mayhem as crowds of refugees rushed towards them.
他们的到来引起了混乱,一群群难民冲向他们。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
Three competing store owners rented adjoining shops in a mall. Observers waited for mayhem to ensue.
三个互相争生意的商店老板在一条林荫道上租用了毗邻的店铺. 旁观者等着瞧好戏.
互联网
Their arrival caused mayhem as crowds of refugees rushed towards them.
他们到达后大批难民一拥而上,引起一片混乱。
辞典例句