“金融风暴”常见的英文表达是 "financial storm" 或 "financial turmoil",此外,"financial crisis"(金融危机)也常被用来描述类似的经济动荡局面,不过严格来说“危机”更侧重于问题本身,而“风暴”更强调其来势汹汹、影响剧烈的特点。
The financial storm in 2008 had a profound impact on the global economy.(2008年的金融风暴对全球经济产生了深远影响。)
The financial turmoil swept across many countries, causing widespread panic.(这场金融风暴席卷了许多国家,引发了广泛的恐慌。)