| 词组 | revolution |
| 释义 | revolution AC /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/ noun 1. a complete change in ways of thinking, methods of working etcadjectives/nouns + revolutiona major revolution There has been a major revolution in the study of genetics.a quiet revolution (=one that has been difficult to notice) Over the last half-dozen years there has been a quiet revolution in the water industry.a technological/digital revolution We are living through a technological revolution, with 40 new drugs for cancer becoming available in the next five years.the scientific revolution (=when modern science first developed) Newton was one of the fathers of the scientific revolution.the Industrial Revolution (=when modern methods of making goods in factories were first used) In the Industrial Revolution, Birmingham became the workshop of the world.the internet/information revolution Around the world, the internet revolution is giving ordinary people a voice.a social revolution (=big changes in society) The 1960s was the biggest social revolution we have had in this country.a green revolution (=a revolution in farming methods) They are hoping that the technology can create a green revolution that will help farmers grow food more productively.verbsbring about a revolution Keynes’s work brought about a revolution in the study of economics.experience/undergo a revolution (=be affected by one) We’ve experienced a revolution in healthcare over the past few years.herald a revolution formal (= be a sign that something is going to happen) The opening of the store heralded a revolution in fashion design.prepositionsa revolution in sth In the last ten years there has been a revolution in education.THESAURUS: revolution → change22. a situation in which the people change the government and the way in which a country is ruledadjectives/nouns + revolutionthe French/Russian/Arab etc revolution We had to write an essay about the causes of the French Revolution.a socialist revolution The Marxists claim that a socialist revolution will lead to a classless society.a violent/bloody revolution England has never experienced a violent revolution.a peaceful revolution The revolution in Tunisia was mainly peaceful.a permanent revolution Trotsky wanted there to be a permanent revolution.a world revolution They hoped to bring about a world revolution.verbslead the revolution Lenin led the revolution in Russia.call for a revolution He called for a revolution against the government.stage/carry out/mount a revolution (=make one happen) There was an attempt to stage a socialist revolution in 1905.a revolution overthrows a government/king etc (=it removes them from power) He participated in the democratic revolution that overthrew the Tsar.prepositionsa revolution against sb/sth There was a revolution against the government of President Mubarak.Revolution or rebellion?A revolution is often successful and results in a complete change to the old political system in a country. A rebellion is often unsuccessful and does not have such a big effect. |
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