1540s, from Middle French tumultuous (Modern French tumultueux), from Latin tumultuosus "full of bustle or confusion, disorderly, turbulent," from tumultus (see tumult). Related: Tumultuously; tumultuousness.
权威例句
1. Mr Mandela was given a tumultuous reception in Washington.
曼德拉先生在华盛顿受到热情的款待。
2. It's been a tumultuous day at the international trade negotiations in Brussels.
那是布鲁塞尔国际贸易谈判中纷乱的一天。
3. A tumultuous welcome from a 2,000 strong crowd greeted the champion.
多达2,000名群众热烈欢迎冠军。
4. His predecessor was accorded an equally tumultuous welcome.
他的前任受到了同样热烈的欢迎。
5. Delegates greeted the news with tumultuous applause.