ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n](关系)紧张的,跌宕起伏的;(局势)动荡不定的,风云变幻的 If you describe a relationship or a situation as tempestuous, you mean that very strong and intense emotions, especially anger, are involved. (关系)紧张的,跌宕起伏的;(局势)动荡不定的,风云变幻的
For years, the couple's tempestuous relationship made the headlines.
有好多年,那对夫妻跌宕起伏的关系总是登上报纸头条。
Somehow the marriage lasted for eight tempestuous months.