n.有意的破坏或暴行；[法]重伤罪；故意的伤害罪

The kids began to create mayhem in the garden. 孩子们开始在花园里大肆破坏。

There was absolute mayhem when everyone tried to get out at once. 众人蜂拥而出，造成了极大的混乱。

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。

He has been held on suspicion of mayhem, torture and other charges. 目前他已被控故意伤害和虐待等罪行而被拘留。