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revolution

释义

revolution

noun

UK /ˌrevəˈluːʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	revolution
plural	revolutions

1
countable/uncountable a situation in which people completely change their government or political system, usually by force
the French/Russian Revolution
a group committed to promoting revolution
Synonyms and related words
Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
7/7
9/11
agitation
2
countable a sudden or major change, especially in ideas or methods
a sexual/cultural revolution
revolution in:
A revolution in information technology is taking place.
Synonyms and related words
Changes
effect
change
trend
3
countable/uncountable the movement of something in a circle around something else, either once or continuously
the revolution of the Earth around the Sun
Synonyms and related words
To move in circles or twists
spin
revolve
whirl
1. 3a
  countable one complete turn made by something moving in a circle around a fixed point
  Engine speed is measured in revolutions per minute.
  Synonyms and related words
  Circular and turning movements and about-turns
  turn
  spin
  swirl

revolution

noun

US /ˌrevəˈluʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	revolution
plural	revolutions

1
countable/uncountable a situation in which people completely change their government or political system, usually by force
the French/Russian Revolution
a group committed to promoting revolution
Synonyms and related words
Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
7/7
9/11
agitation
2
countable a sudden or major change, especially in ideas or methods
a sexual/cultural revolution
revolution in:
A revolution in information technology is taking place.
Synonyms and related words
Changes
change
effect
trend
3
countable/uncountable the movement of something in a circle around something else, either once or continuously
the revolution of the Earth around the Sun
Synonyms and related words
To move in circles or twists
spin
revolve
whirl
1. 3a
  countable one complete turn made by something moving in a circle around a fixed point
  Engine speed is measured in revolutions per minute.
  Synonyms and related words
  Circular and turning movements and about-turns
  turn
  spin
  about-face

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