| 单词 | quiet revolution |
| 释义 | > as lemmasquiet revolution quiet revolution n. a major social or political change achieved without violence or upheaval; spec. (Canadian) (usually with capital initials) a period of Liberal government in the province of Quebec under Jean Lesage (1960–6), characterized by social, economic, and educational reforms and a rise in Québecois nationalism. [With the spec. use compare French Révolution Tranquille (1967 or earlier), although the term was probably coined in English.] ΚΠ 1786 W. Ross Present State Distillery Scotl. 101 It appeared to be a prudent, peacable, quiet revolution in our story. 1847 Times 6 Nov. 3/5 Would it be nothing, to achieve the quiet revolutions to good government which most native states require? 1965 S. Gordon & G. W. Wilson Canada Pref. p. xii The ‘quiet revolution’ in Quebec, the national flag, and so on have all been the subjects of lengthy and sometimes emotional discussion. 1994 Canad. Geographic Sept. 81/1 With the ‘Quiet Revolution’ in full swing, Quebec was asserting its place in the modern world. 2003 M. Abley Spoken Here xiv. 246 It's a quiet revolution from the long decades when pupils caught speaking Welsh wore a strap around their necks with a heavy piece of wood attached. < as lemmas |
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