新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

revolution

英  [ˌrevəˈluːʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • revolutions

    1[C 可数名词] 革命

    A revolution is a successful attempt by a large group of people to change the political system of their country by force.

    近义词

    revolt , uprising

    双语例句

    例:

    The period since the revolution has been one of political turmoil.

    自革命以来的这一段时期是一个政治动荡的时期。

    例:

    after the French Revolution.

    法国大革命以后。

    例:

    before the 1917 Revolution.

    1917年革命之前。

    2[C 可数名词] 重大变革

    A revolution in a particular area of human activity is an important change in that area.

    近义词

    transformation , reformation

    双语例句

    例:

    The nineteenth century witnessed a revolution in ship design and propulsion.

    19世纪经历了船舶设计和推进上的一次重大变革。

    例:

    the industrial revolution.

    工业革命。

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