
몹시 시끄럽고 혼란스러운 상태나 장소.
A scene or state of wild uproar, confusion, or extreme chaos.
예문:
"The stock market floor was a scene of absolute bedlam after the sudden economic announcement."
"Bedlam broke out in the department store when the limited-edition sneakers finally went on sale."
"The classroom turned into bedlam the moment the teacher stepped out to take a phone call."
정신 질환자를 수용하여 돌보는 시설이나 병원을 이르는 옛 명칭.
An institution or asylum for the care of people with mental illness, historically referring to St. Mary of Bethlehem in London.
예문:
"Historical records show that tourists used to visit Bedlam to gawk at the patients for entertainment."
"The old building, once a notorious bedlam, has since been converted into a modern museum."