turbid
Significado: Cloudy, opaque, or muddy, especially describing water or other liquids that have been disturbed. Figuratively, describes confused or muddled thinking or writing.
Turbid is primarily a scientific and technical term used in environmental science, hydrology, and water quality assessment. In literary contexts, it serves as a metaphor for unclear thinking, muddled prose, or emotional confusion. It should not be confused with 'turgid,' which means swollen or pompous. Turbidity is a standard measurement in water treatment and environmental monitoring.
Ejemplos
- The river ran turbid after the heavy rains, carrying tonnes of sediment downstream. 大雨过后,河水变得浑浊,携带着大量沉积物顺流而下。El río discurría turbio tras las fuertes lluvias, arrastrando toneladas de sedimento corriente abajo.大雨の後、川は濁流となり、大量の堆積物を下流へと運んだ。폭우가 내린 후 강물은 탁류가 되어 대량의 퇴적물을 하류로 실어 날랐다.
- Water quality tests revealed dangerously turbid conditions near the discharge point. 水质检测显示,排放口附近的水体浊度达到了危险水平。Los análisis de calidad del agua revelaron unas condiciones de turbidez peligrosamente elevadas cerca del punto de vertido.水質検査により、排出地点付近で危険なほどの濁りが確認された。수질 검사 결과, 배출 지점 인근에서 위험할 정도의 탁도가 확인되었다.
- His turbid arguments failed to convince the panel that the research was methodologically sound. 他混乱的论证未能说服评审团该研究在方法上是健全的。Sus argumentos confusos no lograron convencer al panel de que la investigación era metodológicamente sólida.彼の不明瞭な議論は、その研究が方法論的に健全であることを審査委員に納得させることができなかった。그의 불명확한 논거는 연구의 방법론적 건전성을 심사위원에게 납득시키지 못했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: scientific, academic, literary
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin turbidus meaning disturbed or muddy, from turba (crowd, disturbance). Entered English in the early 17th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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