mayhem
n[U]
1 violent disorder or confusion; havoc 大混乱; 大破坏
There was absolute mayhem when the cow got into the village hall. 那牛闯进村会议厅, 造成一片混乱.
2 (dated 旧 or US) crime of maiming a person 伤人致残罪; 严重伤害罪
commit mayhem 犯严重伤害罪.
In the organization of industrial life the influence of the factory upon the physiological and mental state of the workers has been completely neglected.