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单词 confusion
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confusion

noun
 
/kənˈfjuːʒn/
/kənˈfjuːʒn/
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  1.  
    [uncountable, countable] a state of not being certain about what is happening, what you should do, what something means, etc.
    • The announcement caused a lot of confusion.
    • confusion about/over something There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be.
    • confusion as to something There was a confusion as to what to do next.
    Extra Examples
    • The announcement caused a lot of confusion among the students.
    • The government needs to clear up the confusion surrounding its policy on water.
    • There has been considerable confusion regarding the facts of her death.
    • a few key tips to help you avoid any confusion
    • There is widespread confusion about the government's health policy.
    • confusion as to the whereabouts of the man
    Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • total
    • utter
    verb + confusion
    • avoid
    • prevent
    • cause
    confusion + verb
    • arise
    • reign
    • surround something
    preposition
    • in (the) confusion
    • confusion about
    • confusion over
    phrases
    • a scene of confusion
    • a state of confusion
    • to avoid confusion
    See full entry
  2.  
    [uncountable, countable] the fact of making a mistake about who somebody is or what something is
    • To avoid confusion, please write the children's names clearly on all their school clothes.
    • confusion between A and B confusion between letters of the alphabet like ‘o’ or ‘a’
    Extra Examples
    • I kept my ex-husband's last name to prevent confusion.
    • They are very hard to tell apart, so the confusion is understandable.
    • To avoid confusion, label each box clearly.
    • medication labels that minimize confusion
    • the confusion of this book with her last one
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • total
    • utter
    verb + confusion
    • avoid
    • prevent
    • cause
    confusion + verb
    • arise
    • reign
    • surround something
    preposition
    • in (the) confusion
    • confusion about
    • confusion over
    phrases
    • a scene of confusion
    • a state of confusion
    • to avoid confusion
    See full entry
  3.  
    [uncountable] a situation in which you feel embarrassed because you do not understand something and are not sure what to do
    • in confusion He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question.
    • Sacha felt confusion sweeping over her as she read the letter.
    Extra Examples
    • She stared at them both in utter confusion.
    • I could sense her confusion and frustration.
    • His expression was one of pure confusion.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • total
    • utter
    verb + confusion
    • avoid
    • prevent
    • cause
    confusion + verb
    • arise
    • reign
    • surround something
    preposition
    • in (the) confusion
    • confusion about
    • confusion over
    phrases
    • a scene of confusion
    • a state of confusion
    • to avoid confusion
    See full entry
  4.  
    [uncountable] a confused situation in which people do not know what action to take
    • Fighting had broken out and all was chaos and confusion.
    • Her unexpected arrival threw us into total confusion.
    Extra Examples
    • His cross caused confusion in the penalty box.
    • The protesters set off smoke bombs to create confusion and panic.
    • He managed to escape in the confusion.
    • This latest decision has only added to the general confusion.
    • The local council has been thrown into total confusion by her resignation.
    • In the confusion that followed, she managed to slip away unnoticed.
    • Confusion reigned when the two managers gave conflicting instructions.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • total
    • utter
    verb + confusion
    • avoid
    • prevent
    • cause
    confusion + verb
    • arise
    • reign
    • surround something
    preposition
    • in (the) confusion
    • confusion about
    • confusion over
    phrases
    • a scene of confusion
    • a state of confusion
    • to avoid confusion
    See full entry
  5. Word OriginMiddle English: from Latin confusio(n-), from the verb confundere ‘mingle together’.
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