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TOEFL BNC: 1858 COCA: 2753

revolution

Word family 
Related topics: Politics, Sociology
rev·o·lu·tion /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/ ●●○ W3 AWL noun  
1  [countableC]CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENT a complete change in ways of thinking, methods of working etc 〔思想、工作方式等的〕彻底变革，革命
revolution in
 In the last ten years there has been a revolution in education.
近十年来，教育发生了巨大的变化。
social/cultural/sexual etc revolution
 the biggest social revolution we have had in this country
我们国家所经历的最大的社会变革
 the sexual revolution of the 1960s
20世纪60年代的性革命
→ Industrial Revolution, the
2  [countableC, uncountableU]PPSS a time when people change a ruler or political system by using force or violence 〔使用武力或暴力的〕革命 → revolt, rebellion
 the French Revolution of 1789
1789年法国大革命
 The role of women has changed since the revolution.
革命以后妇女的角色已有改变。
 The country seems to be heading towards revolution.
该国似乎在走向革命。
→ counter-revolution
3  TURN
a) [countableC, uncountableU] a circular movement around something 旋转 → revolve
revolution around
 the planets’ revolution around the Sun
行星围绕太阳的公转
b) TURN[countableC] one complete circular spinning movement, made by something such as a wheel attached to a central point 旋转一周 → revolve
 a speed of 100 revolutions per minute
每分钟100转的转速
 THESAURUS
revolt/rebellion/uprising an attempt by a large group of people at revolution 起义；反叛
a popular uprising (=involving ordinary people, not the army)
民变
coup /kuː/ an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers, suddenly take control of a country ﹝尤指军人发动的﹞政变
a military coup
军事政变
Examples from the Corpus
revolution• The 1789 revolution marked the end of the French monarchy.• The shaft spins at 950 revolutions per minute.• Penicillin began a revolution in the treatment of infectious disease.• They argue that our schools are failing our children, and that the education system needs a revolution.• It needed not only a revolution in organisation but in technology too.• Einstein's General Theory of Relativity started a revolution in scientific thinking.• Abandoned by her family and deserted by her servants, Elena Petrescu was incapable of grasping that a revolution had happened.• This was a revolution in thought.• the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917• Just 12 days after the emperor's death, the country erupted into revolution.• The planet rotates in the same direction as its revolution around the sun.• The upheavals of the era tended to come together, one kind of revolution easily attaching itself to another.• Talk of revolution and counter-revolution has been banned from the rhetoric of the moment.• The Earth makes one revolution around the sun each year.• an era of rural unrest and peasant revolution• Trotsky was one of the leading figures in the Russian Revolution of 1917.• The 1970s saw the beginnings of a new technological revolution, based on microelectronics.• the technological revolution• Apple had gone off to start the revolution without Xerox.
social/cultural/sexual etc revolution• Petrashevskii's proposal that merchants be allowed to buy populated estates hardly bespoke a passion for social revolution.• Primary schoolchildren from Cultural Revolution days seemed regimented - yet were encouraged to criticize their teachers.• Other social revolutions have bearing on the e-commerce applications.• On the other hand they were allowed to criticize their teachers, something unthinkable before the Cultural Revolution.• The crimes which everyone committed, he concludes, were caused by the Cultural Revolution.• During the Cultural Revolution, he was sent to the countryside to plant rice for two years.• It is about individual struggles with social revolution.
From Longman Business Dictionary
revolutionrev·o·lu·tion /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/ noun [countableC]
a complete change in ways of thinking, methods of working etc
revolution in
Computer technology has caused a revolution in working practices.
—revolutionary adjectiveadj
revolutionary advances in aircraft design
→ see also Industrial Revolution
Origin revolution
(1300-1400) Old French Latin revolutio, from revolvere; → REVOLVE
rev·o·lu·tion noun →THESAURUS1
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TOEFL BNC: 1858 COCA: 2753
revolution

noun¹

 1changing the political system改變政治體制ADJECTIVE | VERB + REVOLUTION | REVOLUTION + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤successful成功的革命▸➤bloody, violent流血的／暴力革命◇Thousands of people were killed in the bloody revolution that toppled the government.在推翻政府的流血革命中，成千上萬的人被殺害。➤bloodless, peaceful不流血的／和平革命▸➤popular民眾的革命▸➤political政治革命▸➤communist, democratic, socialist, etc.共產主義、民主、社會主義等革命▸➤bourgeois, proletarian資產階級／無產階級革命▸➤world世界革命◇Some Marxists still believe that socialism will one day triumph through world revolution.一些馬克思主義者依然相信社會主義總有一天將通過世界革命取得勝利。VERB + REVOLUTION➤carry out, fight, foment, stage進行革命；發動革命；煽動革命◇The activists were charged with fomenting revolution.激進主義分子被指控煽動革命。➤lead領導革命▸➤crush, put down鎮壓革命▸➤call for呼籲革命REVOLUTION + VERB➤break out革命爆發▸➤spread革命蔓延▸➤overthrow sth, topple sth革命推翻⋯◇the revolution which overthrew the old regime推翻舊政權的革命➤fail革命失敗◇the failed 1911 revolution失敗的 1911 年革命PREPOSITION➤revolution against反對⋯的革命◇a revolution against communist rule反對共產主義統治的革命PHRASES➤the outbreak of the revolution革命的爆發➤revolution from above, revolution from below (= by people already in power/by people without political power) 當權者／無權者的革命▸➤the threat of revolution (especially BrE) 革命的威脅
revolution

noun²

 2complete change in methods, opinions, etc.方式或觀念的徹底改變ADJECTIVE | VERB + REVOLUTION | REVOLUTION + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤quiet悄悄的改變◇There has been a quiet revolution in the way writing is taught.寫作教學的方法已悄悄發生了變革。➤complete徹底的變革▸➤virtual實質性的變革▸➤minor小小的變動▸➤agrarian, agricultural, computer, cultural, digital, economic, electronic, industrial, information, Internet, political, scientific, sexual, social, technological土地改革；農業變革；計算機革命；文化革命；數字革命；經濟變革；電子革命；工業革命；信息革命；因特網革命；政治變革；科學革新；性革命；社會變革；技術革命VERB + REVOLUTION➤achieve, begin, bring, bring about, create, launch, spark, start實現變革；開始變革；帶來變革；引起變革；發動變革；引發變革◇The coming of the Internet brought about a revolution in people's leisure activities.因特網的出現引起了人們閒暇活動的巨大變化。➤lead領導變革▸➤go through, undergo經歷變革◇Marketing has undergone a revolution in recent years.市場營銷近年經歷了一場革命。➤see目睹變革◇The last decade has seen a revolution in telecommunications.在過去的 10 年裏，電信業發生了巨大變革。➤embrace, welcome (especially BrE) 擁護革命◇Doctors have welcomed the fitness revolution.醫生們都擁護這場健康革命。REVOLUTION + VERB➤occur, take place變革發生◇As the 18th century wore on, an agricultural revolution took place.18 世紀慢慢過去，農業革命爆發了。➤go on變革繼續◇There has been a revolution going on in farming during the last five years.過去的 5 年裏，農業發生了巨變。➤transform sth革命改變⋯◇The computer revolution has transformed the workplace.計算機革命已經改變了我們的工作環境。PREPOSITION➤revolution in⋯的突破◇He achieved a virtual revolution in the way music is recorded.他在音樂錄製方面取得了實質性的突破。
revolution

noun³

 3movement around sth; one complete turn旋轉一週ADJECTIVE | VERB + REVOLUTION | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤complete, full轉一整圈◇One full revolution of the knob will open the hatch.把門柄轉一圈就可以打開艙口蓋。VERB + REVOLUTION➤complete, make旋轉PREPOSITION➤through a revolution旋轉一週◇The earth turns through one complete revolution every 24 hours.地球每 24 小時旋轉一週。➤revolution about, revolution around繞⋯旋轉◇Jupiter makes a complete revolution around the sun every 12 years.木星每 12 年繞太陽一週。PHRASES➤revolutions a minute, revolutions per minute每分鐘的旋轉數
TOEFL BNC: 1858 COCA: 2753
revolution noun
⇨ revolution 1 (the French Revolution) ⇨ revolution 2 (a technological revolution)revolution1

noun

 the French Revolution 法国大革命a technological revolution 一场技术大变革revolution ♦︎ coup ♦︎ riot ♦︎ uprising ♦︎ revolt ♦︎ rebellion ♦︎ rioting ♦︎ insurgency ♦︎ mutinyThese are all words for people acting together against authority. 这些词均表示起义、造反、暴动。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a revolution / a coup / an uprising / a revolt / a rebellion against sb / sth◆a successful revolution / coup / revolt◆a major / full-scale riot / revolt / rebellion◆a military coup / uprising / rebellion / mutiny◆a popular revolution / uprising / revolt / rebellion◆an armed coup / uprising / revolt / rebellion / insurgency◆(a) violent revolution / riot / uprising / rebellion / rioting◆to plan a revolution / coup / rebellion◆to provoke a riot / an uprising / a revolt / a rebellion◆to stage / lead a revolution / coup / revolt / rebellion / mutiny◆to quell a riot / an uprising / a revolt / a rebellion / rioting◆to crush an uprising / a revolt / a rebellion◆to put down a revolt / rebellion◆a revolution / a riot / a revolt / a rebellion / rioting breaks out■ revolution [countable, uncountable] the use of force to replace a system of government with a very different system, carried out by the people of a country 革命◆The French Revolution brought about great changes in the society and government of France.法国大革命为法国社会和政府带来巨大变化。◆The country appears to be on the brink of revolution.这个国家似乎快要爆发革命。  see also revolutionary ⇨ guerrilla noun , revolutionary ⇨ radical adj. ■ coup kuː [countable] the illegal use of force to replace a particular leader or government, usually carried out by the military or a powerful group of people （通常由军队或一群有势力的人进行的）政变◆The regime was overthrown in a bloodless coup led by young army officers.该政权被青年军官发动的不流血政变推翻了。◆ (figurative) Months of unrest in the company led to a boardroom coup (= a sudden change of power among senior managers in a company) that saw four directors voted out.公司数月的动荡导致董事会人事突变，四名董事出局。ⓘ Coup is a short form of coup d'état but coup is much more frequent. * coup是coup d'état的缩略式，但coup更常用。■ riot ˈraɪət [countable] a situation in which a crowd of people behave in an uncontrolled and violent way in a public place, often as a protest 暴乱，骚乱（常为抗议）◆Food riots resulted in two deaths and looting throughout the city.粮食骚乱导致两人死亡和全城劫掠。◆The demonstrators were held back by 6 000 riot police using tear gas and water cannon.示威者被6 000名防暴警察用催泪瓦斯和高压水枪制止。▸ riot

verb

 [intransitive] ◆The fans rioted after their team lost.所支持的球队输球后球迷聚众闹事。■ uprising ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ [countable] a situation in which a lot of people act together to try to fight against the people who are in power in a country, region or city 起义；暴动；造反◆He used his troops to crush a popular uprising in the north.他动用自己的部队镇压北方的民众起义。ⓘ Uprising is used in the names of particular uprisings that are remembered in history. * uprising用于历史上有名的起义的名称◆the 1956 / Hungarian uprising1956年／匈牙利起义An uprising is always defeated, often with great violence. If it is successful it is called a revolution. * uprising总指失败的起义，往往伴有严重的暴力。成功的起义称为revolution。   see also rise ⇨ rebel verb ■ revolt [countable, uncountable] a protest against authority, especially that of a government, usually by a group of people, often involving violence; the action of protesting against authority （尤指针对政府的）反抗，起义，叛乱；（针对当局的）抗议行动◆27 members of the Bohemian nobility led the revolt against Ferdinand II.27名波希米亚贵族成员领导了反对斐迪南二世的叛变。◆A shareholders' revolt against the chairman led to senior management changes.一场股东对董事长的反抗行动导致高层人员变动。◆The people rose in revolt.人民奋起反抗。  see also revolt ⇨ rebel verb ■ rebellion [countable, uncountable] a situation in which part of a country or organization acts against the government or main authority, often using violence （国家或组织内部发起，常使用暴力的）谋反，叛乱，反叛◆The army put down the rebellion.军队镇压了叛乱。◆After years of protest, much of the country was now in open rebellion against the president.经过多年抗议，目前该国大部分地区处于反对总统的公开叛乱中。  see also rebel ⇨ rebel verb , rebel ⇨ guerrilla noun NOTE 辨析 Revolt or rebellion?A revolt may be smaller or more limited than a rebellion. 比起rebellion，revolt的规模或范围可能较小◆The English Tudors faced six major rebellions and countless minor revolts.英格兰都铎王朝应付了六次大的叛乱和无数次小规模起义。A rebellion sometimes describes the opposition of a group of people inside a bigger group or organization. * rebellion有时指集团或组织内部发起的反对◆The prime minister faces a rebellion from junior members of his party.首相遭到党内基层党员的反抗。 ■ rioting ˈraɪətɪŋ [uncountable] the violent and uncontrolled activity of a group of people which takes place during a riot 聚众闹事；暴乱；骚乱◆Serious rioting broke out in the capital.首都发生了严重的骚乱。■ insurgency ɪnˈsɜːdʒənsi; NAmE ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənsi [uncountable, countable] (formal) a situation in which an armed group of people fight to try to take political control of their own country, often over a long period of time （常历时很久的）起义，叛乱，造反◆The government faces continuing insurgency in the north-east.政府面对的是东北部持续的叛乱活动。◆The 23-year insurgency had cost an estimated 21 000 lives.长达23年的叛乱估计已导致21 000人丧生。   see also insurgent ⇨ guerrilla ■ mutiny ˈmjuːtəni [uncountable, countable] the act of refusing to obey the orders of sb in authority, especially by soldiers or sailors （尤指士兵或船员的）哗变，暴动◆Discontent among the ship's crew finally led to the outbreak of mutiny.船员的不满情绪最终酿成了暴乱。◆The famous mutiny on the British Navy ship Bounty took place in 1789.有名的英国海军邦蒂号军舰哗变发生在1789年。   see also mutiny ⇨ rebel verb revolution2

noun

 the French Revolution 法国大革命a technological revolution 一场技术大变革revolution ♦︎ reversal ♦︎ turnaround ♦︎ U-turn ♦︎ a change of heart ♦︎ sea changeThese are all words for a complete change of conditions, opinion, plan or behaviour. 这些词均表示彻底转变。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a revolution / reversal / turnaround / U-turn / sea change in sth◆a U-turn / a change of heart on / over sth◆a complete reversal / turnaround / U-turn / change of heart◆an apparent reversal / change of heart◆a dramatic reversal / turnaround / U-turn◆to undergo a revolution / change of heart / sea change◆to represent a revolution / reversal / turnaround / change of heart◆to bring about a revolution / reversal / change of heart■ revolution [countable] a great change in conditions, ways of working or beliefs that affects large numbers of people 巨变；大变革◆a cultural / social / scientific revolution文化的／社会的／科学的重大变革◆A revolution in information technology is taking place.信息技术正在发生巨变。ⓘ The Industrial Revolution was the period in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US when machines began to be used to do work, and industry grew rapidly. * the Industrial Revolution指工业革命，发生于18和19世纪的欧洲和美国，那时开始用机器生产，工业迅速发展。■ reversal [countable] (rather formal) a change of sth so that it is the opposite of what it was 颠倒；彻底转变；逆转◆The new figures suggest a reversal of the trend.最新数字表明有逆转趋势。◆The government suffered a total reversal of fortunes last week.上个星期，政府的运气一下子倒过来了。  see also reverse ⇨ reverse ■ turnaround ˈtɜːnəraʊnd; NAmE ˈtɜːrnəraʊnd (BrE also turnround) [countable, usually singular] a situation in which sth changes from bad to good 好转；起色；转机◆Is this the beginning of a turnaround in the economy?这是经济复苏的开始吗？■ ˈU-turn [countable] (informal, especially journalism 尤用于新闻) a complete change in policy or behaviour, usually one that is embarrassing （政策或行为上常令人尴尬的）彻底转变，180度大转变◆The government may be forced into an embarrassing U-turn on education policy.政府可能会被迫对教育政策作出尴尬的彻底转变。ⓘ U-turn is used especially to talk about changes in policy by governments or politicians. * U-turn尤指政府或政治人物的政策变化。   see also do a U-turn ⇨ break verb 4 ■ a ˌchange of ˈheart

idiom

if you have a change of heart, your attitude towards sth changes, usually making you feel more friendly, helpful, etc. 改变态度，改变看法（通常指变得更友好、有益等）◆Dan did not want to get married but recently he's had a change of heart.丹原本不想结婚，但最近他改变了主意。■ ˈsea change [singular] (written) a strong and noticeable change in a situation, especially in people's attitudes to sth （尤指民众态度的）大转变，巨变◆It was one of those momentous events that cause a sea change in public attitudes.这是那些导致公众态度大转变的重大事件之一。
TOEFL BNC: 1858 COCA: 2753
revolution
Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism: 7/7, 9/11, agitation...
Changes: effect, change, trend...
To move in circles or twists: spin, revolve, whirl...
Circular and turning movements and about-turns: turn, spin, swirl...

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