anarchy
/ˈænəkɪ; `ænɚkɪ/ n[U]
1 absence of government or control in society; lawlessness 无政府状态; 无法无天
The overthrow of the regime was followed by a period of anarchy. 那政权被推翻以後, 有一段时期是无政府状态.
2 disorder; confusion 无秩序; 混乱
In the absence of their teacher the class was in a state of anarchy. 教师不在, 班上一片混乱.