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revolt

/ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/

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noun

叛乱，起义

An act of revolt.

Examples :

"The students' refusal to do their homework was seen as an act of revolt against the teacher. "

学生们拒绝做作业被视为是对老师的一种叛逆行为。

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verb

反抗，造反，起义

To rebel, particularly against authority.

Examples :

"The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved."

为了得到他们应得的，农民们不得不起来反抗政府。

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verb

反感，厌恶。

To repel greatly.

Examples :

"Your brother revolts me!"

你弟弟真让我反感！

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verb

反叛，造反。

To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.

Examples :

"The strong seawall was built to revolt the incoming tide and protect the town from flooding. "

坚固的海堤被建造出来是为了击退涌入的潮水，保护城镇免受洪水侵袭。

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verb

反感，厌恶。

To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; used with at.

Examples :

"The stomach revolts at such food; his nature revolts at cruelty."

这种食物令人反胃；他的天性厌恶残忍。

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verb

反叛，背叛，起义

To turn away; to abandon or reject something; specifically, to turn away, or shrink, with abhorrence.

Examples :

"Seeing the unfair grading system, the students revolted against the teacher's policies. "

看到不公平的评分制度，学生们对老师的政策感到厌恶，并起来反抗。

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