rebellion
/rɪˈbeljən/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #4214 in the learning path
叛乱；起义
Definitions
n. Organized resistance, often violent, against a government or ruler.
叛乱；起义
n. Refusal to accept authority, rules, or expected behaviour.
反抗；叛逆
Example
Refusing to tidy his room was his small rebellion.
拒绝整理房间是他小小的反抗。
Historians often examine how economic hardship and political exclusion contribute to rebellion against established authority.
历史学家常研究经济困境和政治排斥如何促成对既有权威的反抗。
Collocations
- armed rebellion
- teenage rebellion
- rebellion against authority
- crush a rebellion
Word family
- rebel (n.)
- rebel (v.)
- rebellious (adj.)
Synonyms
- uprising
- revolt
Antonyms
- obedience
- submission
Usage tip
常接against，说明反抗的对象。
FAQ
- What does rebellion mean?
- Organized resistance, often violent, against a government or ruler. Refusal to accept authority, rules, or expected behaviour.
- How is rebellion pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈbeljən/, US /rɪˈbeljən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
