1. a scene of uproar and confusion
喧鬧混亂的場面
When the fire alarm went off, the classroom descended into complete bedlam.
火警警報響起時，教室瞬間陷入一片混亂。
The announcement of the cancelled flight caused bedlam at the check-in counter.
航班取消的公告在報到櫃檯引發了一陣騷動。
Bedlam Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
bedlam
noun
快速理解
What does "Bedlam" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Bedlam"?
指極度混亂、喧鬧或瘋狂的狀態或場所。
- 1
混亂喧鬧的狀態
EN: a state of uproar and confusion
翻譯: 一種喧囂混亂的狀態
- 2
瘋人院（古義）
EN: an archaic term for a madhouse or asylum
翻譯: 舊時對精神病院或收容所的稱呼
- 3
極度混亂的場所
EN: a place, scene, or situation of wild confusion and noise
翻譯: 一個充滿瘋狂混亂與噪音的地方、場景或情境
小提醒：Bedlam 源於倫敦一家著名精神病院「伯利恆皇家醫院」的俗稱，現多用來比喻任何極度混亂的場面，而非僅指醫療機構。
發音（How to Pronounce "Bedlam" in English）
How to pronounce "Bedlam" in English?"Bedlam" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Bedlam" from YouTube Videos
Rick Smolan: A girl, a photograph, a homecoming
TED
“I said: "Oh God, now what" And he takes me into this room, closes the door and says: "I have 75 children here in the orphanage and it's total bedlam".”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Bedlam"?How does "Bedlam" change by context?
2. an archaic term for a lunatic asylum or madhouse
（古語）瘋人院，精神病院
In the 18th century, visitors would sometimes pay to gawk at the inmates of Bedlam.
在十八世紀，遊客有時會付錢去參觀貝德蘭姆精神病院的病人。
The old hospital was once known as a bedlam for the mentally ill.
這間老醫院過去曾是一所收治精神病患的瘋人院。
3. a state of extreme mental agitation or wild excitement
極度激動或狂熱的狀態
The stock market was in a state of bedlam after the unexpected economic report.
在出乎意料的經濟報告發布後，股市陷入一片狂熱混亂。
Her mind was a bedlam of conflicting emotions after hearing the news.
聽到消息後，她的內心充滿了矛盾的情緒，一片混亂。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Bedlam"?How to make natural sentences with "Bedlam"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| bedlam | 混亂喧鬧的場面 | Bedlam broke out when the store announced the sale. (商店宣布特賣時，現場陷入一片混亂。) |
| bedlam + ensues/breaks out | 隨之而來的混亂/爆發混亂 | When the fire alarm went off, bedlam ensued. (火警警報響起時，隨之而來的是一片混亂。) |
| bedlam + reigns | 混亂籠罩 | Bedlam reigned in the stadium after the controversial call. (在有爭議的判決後，混亂籠罩了整個體育場。) |
| absolute/sheer bedlam | 徹底的混亂 | The children's party was absolute bedlam. (那場兒童派對簡直是徹底的混亂。) |
| bedlam of + [sound/activity] | 一片…的喧鬧混亂 | The market was a bedlam of shouting and bargaining. (市場裡充斥著叫喊和討價還價的喧鬧混亂。) |
用法說明
How is "Bedlam" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Bedlam"?
bedlam 與相關名詞的區別
- bedlam 本身是不可數名詞，指「極度混亂、喧鬧的場面」，通常不指具體的建築物或機構。
- chaos 與 bedlam 意思非常接近，常可互換，但 chaos 更側重「無序、失控」的狀態，而 bedlam 更強調伴隨的「巨大噪音和喧囂」。
- uproar 主要指「巨大的吵鬧聲或騷動」，是構成 bedlam 場景的一部分。
- pandemonium 是 bedlam 的同義詞，語氣更強烈、更文學化，指「惡魔聚集般的極度混亂」。
對比範例： EN: After the goal was scored, there was absolute bedlam in the stadium. 翻譯: 進球後，體育場內一片混亂喧囂。
EN:The traffic accident caused chaos on the highway during rush hour.
翻譯:交通事故在尖峰時段導致高速公路上一片混亂。
對比範例： EN: The teacher left the room and bedlam quickly ensued among the students. 翻譯: 老師一離開教室，學生們很快就陷入喧鬧混亂。
EN:The controversial decision provoked an uproar in the parliament.
翻譯:這項有爭議的決定在議會引發了激烈喧譁。
總結建議
在描述極度嘈雜、失控的混亂場面時，使用 bedlam 最為生動傳神。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Bedlam" and similar words?How to choose "Bedlam" vs alternatives?
bedlam vs chaos
Bedlam 特指極度混亂、喧鬧的場面，常伴隨噪音與失控；chaos 則泛指任何形式的混亂或無序狀態，不一定有聲音或人群。
bedlam vs uproar
Bedlam 描述一種持續的、失控的混亂狀態；uproar 則指突然爆發的、激烈的喧鬧或抗議，通常由特定事件引發。
bedlam vs pandemonium
Bedlam 和 pandemonium 常可互換使用，均指極度嘈雜混亂的場面。Pandemonium 有時文學色彩更濃，或指惡魔聚集的喧囂之地。
bedlam vs turmoil
Bedlam 是外在、可見可聞的混亂喧鬧；turmoil 則更常指內在的、情感或精神上的動盪不安，或社會政治的動亂。
口語用法
How is "Bedlam" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Bedlam"?
引述
這個字常用來引述或描述一個混亂的場景，而非直接稱呼現場。 EN: You should have seen the kitchen after the party—it was absolute bedlam. 翻譯: 你真該看看派對後的廚房——簡直是一團混亂。
EN:He walked into the office and said, "It's bedlam in there."
翻譯:他走進辦公室說：「裡面簡直是天下大亂。」
語氣強調
常與 "absolute", "total", "complete" 等詞連用，以誇張語氣強調混亂程度。 EN: The announcement caused complete bedlam in the stadium. 翻譯: 那則公告在體育場內引發了徹底的混亂。
EN:Trying to get everyone out during the fire drill was total bedlam.
翻譯:消防演習時試圖讓所有人撤離，場面完全失控。
停頓填充
在敘述中作為一個生動的停頓點，用來總結或引入一個混亂的狀況。 EN: So after the alarm went off... well, bedlam. People were running everywhere. 翻譯: 所以警報響起後…嗯，一片混亂。人們到處亂跑。
EN:The meeting started calmly, but then—bedlam—arguments broke out over the budget.
翻譯:會議開始時很平靜，但接著——亂成一團——大家為了預算爭吵起來。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免使用 "bedlam" 這類帶有強烈情感色彩的詞彙。建議改用更中性的詞語，如 "chaos"、"disorder" 或 "turmoil"，並提供具體描述。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Bedlam"?What fixed phrases with "Bedlam" should I remember?
bedlam broke out
bedlam + broke out
突然爆發混亂或喧鬧
complete bedlam
complete + bedlam
徹底的混亂
sheer bedlam
sheer + bedlam
十足的混亂
bedlam ensued
bedlam + ensued
隨之而來的混亂
turn into bedlam
turn into + bedlam
變成一片混亂
a scene of bedlam
a scene of + bedlam
混亂的場面
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Bedlam"?Which "Bedlam" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The bedlam was very loud.
✓There was bedlam.
「bedlam」是不可數名詞，前面不加冠詞「the」，也不與「a」或「an」連用。它通常用於描述一種狀態或情況，而不是一個具體的物體。
×It was a complete bedlam.
✓It was complete bedlam.
「bedlam」是不可數名詞，因此不能與不定冠詞「a」連用。形容詞（如「complete」）可以直接放在它前面修飾。
×The children made a bedlam in the living room.
✓The children caused bedlam in the living room.
動詞搭配不自然。描述引發混亂時，常用「cause bedlam」、「create bedlam」或「there is/was bedlam」，而不是「make a bedlam」。
×The market is always bedlam on weekends.
✓The market is always in a state of bedlam on weekends.
雖然口語中偶爾會省略，但標準用法中「bedlam」是名詞，不直接當形容詞用。若要描述狀態，應使用「in (a state of) bedlam」或「there is bedlam」。
×I can't concentrate with all this bedlam noises.
✓I can't concentrate with all this bedlam.
「bedlam」本身已包含「喧鬧、混亂的狀態」之意，不需要再加上「noises」或「sounds」等詞。重複使用會顯得多餘且不自然。
×It's just a normal bedlam during rush hour.
✓It's just the usual bedlam during rush hour.
使用「normal」來修飾「bedlam」語意上不太搭配，因為「bedlam」本身帶有極端、失控的含義。用「usual」、「typical」或「expected」會更自然，表示「常見的混亂狀態」。
詞形變化
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