uprising
/ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #7022 in the learning path
起义；暴动
Definitions
n. An organised attempt by a population to resist those in power.
起义；暴动
Example
The museum displays objects from a local uprising.
博物馆展出了当地一次起义留下的物品。
Historians argue that food shortages and political exclusion contributed to the uprising against the ruling authorities.
历史学家认为，粮食短缺和政治排斥促成了反抗统治当局的起义。
Collocations
- a popular uprising
- an armed uprising
- suppress an uprising
Word family
- uprise (v.)
Synonyms
- revolt
- rebellion
Usage tip
通常指反抗统治者的起义，不用于日常的起床或上升。
FAQ
- What does uprising mean?
- An organised attempt by a population to resist those in power.
- How is uprising pronounced?
- UK /ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/, US /ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
