| 释义 |
émeute|emøt|
[Fr.: f. émouvoir to agitate, set in motion.]
A popular rising or disturbance.
1782G. Selwyn Let. 1 Mar. in 15th Rep. Hist. MSS. Comm. App. VI. 586 He was so candid to me as to own that from the beginning of this émeute he could not perceive in me the least expression of fear. 1862H. W. Bellew Mission Affghanistan 430 These feuds and emeutes are of daily occurrence. 1886Manch. Exam. 7 Jan. 5/1 That movement might be supported by an emeute in the town. |