单词	chaos
释义	chaos noun cha·​os ˈkā-ˌäs  1 a : a state of utter confusion the blackout caused chaos throughout the city b : a confused mass or mixture a chaos of television antennas 2 a often capitalized : a state of things in which chance is supreme especially : the confused unorganized state of primordial matter before the creation of distinct forms compare cosmos b : the inherent unpredictability in the behavior of a complex natural system (such as the atmosphere, boiling water, or the beating heart) 3 obsolete : chasm, abyss Synonyms chance-medley confusion disarrangement disarray dishevelment disorder disorderedness disorderliness disorganization free-for-all havoc heck hell jumble mare's nest mess messiness misorder muddle muss shambles snake pit tumble welter See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The loss of electricity caused chaos throughout the city. When the police arrived, the street was in total chaos. The country had descended into economic chaos. Recent Examples on the Web The show’s second episode depicts King George VI’s (Jarred Harris) death, which followed a period of ostensible recovery (his actual diagnosis, lung cancer, was kept a secret) and thrust the palace into chaos. Bethonie Butler, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 The discussion of Arroyo’s chairmanships came during talk of a hearing order to review council rules and protocols that Flynn had pushed after a previous council meeting earlier this month devolved into chaos. Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 With the Russian invasion of Ukraine throwing global energy markets into chaos, Kazakhstan is more important than ever. Amy Gunia, Time, 14 Sep. 2022 But when his ex-wife (Dern) arrives at his home with their teenage son (Zen McGrath), his world is thrown into chaos. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2022 In early 2020, when the pandemic hit, businesses up and down the supply chain were thrown into chaos. Adam Reiner, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 Brexit has also thrown Northern Ireland into chaos because of the effect on the U.K. region’s border with the Republic of Ireland, a nation that remains an EU member. Christina Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Her Majesty maintained an ever-present sense of control, even when the parade of ancillaries surrounding her fell into chaos. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 8 Sep. 2022 This five-episode event series stars Matthew Fox and tells the story of a family fighting to survive in a world that has been suddenly thrown into chaos thanks to an energy crisis. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin, from Greek — more at gum First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Phrases Containing chaos chaos theory chaos theory Kids Definition chaos noun cha·​os ˈkā-ˌäs  : complete confusion and disorder chaos noun as in havoc a state in which everything is out of order the boy's room is in such chaos that it looks as though a tornado had struck Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance havoc mess confusion jumble hell disorder disarray disorganization messiness disorderliness anarchy disarrangement shambles tangle riot clutter dishevelment heck muddle welter tumble snake pit muss free-for-all lawlessness labyrinth maze misrule maelstrom misorder disorderedness mare's nest chance-medley snarl storm morass mishmash shuffle web hodgepodge litter knot miscellany medley motley bollix Antonyms & Near Antonyms order orderliness system plan method pattern
随便看	operating operating room operating system operating table operating theatre operation operational operational calculus operational fatigue operationalise operationalised operationalism operationalisms operationalist operationalistic operationalists operationalization operationalize operationalized operationally operationism operationisms operationist operationistic operationists

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