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riot

释义

riot

noun

UK /ˈraɪət/

Word Forms

singular	riot
plural	riots

1
countable/uncountable a violent protest by a crowd of people
anti-government riots
the country’s history of riot and disorder
start/provoke/spark a riot:
The new laws sparked prison riots across the country.
quell a riot (=stop it):
Seven people were hurt as police tried to quell the riot.
Synonyms and related words
Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
7/7
9/11
agitation
1. 1a
  only before nounworn or used by police to protect themselves during a riot
  a riot shield
  Police in full riot gear attempted to clear the streets.
  Synonyms and related words
  Police uniforms, vehicles and equipment
  Alsatian
  baton
  Black Maria
2
singular informalsomeone who is very lively and funny
Synonyms and related words
People who are happy, hopeful and friendly
optimist
idealist
romantic
1. 2a
  an event or activity in which a lot of people have fun in a noisy way
  As usual, the party was an absolute riot.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for entertainment and fun
  a (good) laugh
  amusement
  a (real) hoot

phrases

read (someone) the riot act

a riot of something

riot

noun

US /ˈraɪət/

Word Forms

singular	riot
plural	riots

1
countable/uncountable a violent protest by a crowd of people
anti-government riots
quell a riot (=stop it):
Seven people were hurt as police tried to quell the riot.
start/provoke/spark a riot:
The new laws sparked prison riots across the country.
Synonyms and related words
Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
7/7
9/11
agitation
1. 1a
  only before nounworn or used by police to protect themselves during a riot
  a riot shield
  Police in full riot gear attempted to clear the streets.
  Synonyms and related words
  Police uniforms, vehicles and equipment
  baton
  billy club
  body armor
2
singular informalsomeone who is very lively and funny
Synonyms and related words
People who are happy, hopeful and friendly
optimist
idealist
romantic
1. 2a
  an event or activity in which a lot of people have fun in a noisy way
  As usual, the party was an absolute riot.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for entertainment and fun
  amusement
  a (real) hoot
  devilment

phrases

read (someone) the riot act

a riot of something

riot

verb intransitive

UK /ˈraɪət/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	riot
he/she/it	riots
present participle	rioting
past tense	rioted
past participle	rioted

1
to protest violently about something
Whole districts were rioting in protest at mass unemployment.
Synonyms and related words
To rebel or protest
agitate
black
blacklist

riot

verb intransitive

US /ˈraɪət/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	riot
he/she/it	riots
present participle	rioting
past tense	rioted
past participle	rioted

1
to protest violently about something
Whole districts were rioting in protest at mass unemployment.
Synonyms and related words
To rebel or protest
agitate
blacklist
boycott

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