a situation in which there is no organization and control, especially in society, because there is no effective government

What we are witnessing is the country's slow slide into anarchy. 我们现在亲眼目睹着该国慢慢陷入无政府状态。

The country has been in a state of anarchy since the inconclusive election. 自那次了无结果的大选以来，该国一直处于混乱状态。

If the pay deal isn't settled amicably there'll be anarchy in the factories. 如果工资问题不能友好地解决，这些工厂将会一片混乱。