disorder

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disorder /dɪsˈoɚdɚ/ noun

plural disorders

disorder

/dɪsˈoɚdɚ/

noun

plural disorders

Learner's definition of DISORDER

[noncount] : a confused or messy state : a lack of order or organization混乱；杂乱；无序

People who witnessed the tragedy describe a scene of disorder [=chaos] as rescuers tried to find survivors.目睹惨剧发生的人们描述了救援者找寻幸存者时的混乱场面。
The filing system was thrown into disorder [=was disrupted or upset] when the computer program malfunctioned.电脑程序出现故障，文档系统被破坏了。

— often used with in常与in连用

His finances were in complete disorder. [=his finances were not organized]他的钱财完全是一笔糊涂账。
The clothes/papers were in (a state of) disorder.衣物/文件凌乱不堪。

— opposite order

[noncount] : a state or situation in which there is a lot of noise, crime, violent behavior, etc.骚乱；动乱；暴乱

The mayor is concerned that a rally could create/cause public disorder.市长担心集会可能引发公众骚乱。
problems of crime and social disorder犯罪和社会动乱问题

— opposite order

medical : a physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy紊乱；失调；疾病

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Millions of people suffer from some form of personality/mental disorder.数以百万计的人都患有某种形式的人格障碍/精神疾病。