maelstrom

The country was caught in a maelstrom of civil war and economic collapse for over a decade.

(Chinese) 这个国家被卷入内战和经济崩溃的大动乱中长达十多年。

Being a famous actor means living in a constant maelstrom of public attention and media rumors.

(Chinese) 成为名人意味着生活在公众关注和媒体谣言的不断纷扰之中。

Ancient sailors told terrifying stories of a giant maelstrom that could swallow entire ships whole.

(Chinese) 古代水手讲述了关于能将整艘船生吞活剥的巨大旋涡的恐怖故事。

The currents near the narrow strait create a dangerous maelstrom during the peak of high tide.

(Chinese) 海峡狭窄处的水流在高潮顶峰时会形成危险的大旋涡。