rebellion
Meaning: An act of armed resistance or defiance against an established government or ruler; also used figuratively to describe any strong challenge to authority or convention.
Rebellion is a broad term encompassing everything from peasant revolts to organised military campaigns against a ruling authority. British history is rich with rebellions, from the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 to the Jacobite risings. Figuratively, rebellion describes youthful defiance, artistic nonconformity, or any challenge to established norms. The word is less formal than 'insurrection' and more commonly used in everyday English.
Examples
- The rebellion was crushed within weeks when government forces recaptured the main stronghold. 政府军夺回主要据点后,叛乱在数周内被镇压。La rebelión fue aplastada en pocas semanas cuando las fuerzas gubernamentales reconquistaron el bastión principal.政府軍が主要拠点を奪還したことで、反乱は数週間以内に鎮圧されました。정부군이 주요 거점을 탈환하면서 반란은 수주 내에 진압되었다.
- Teenage rebellion is a normal developmental phase, though it can be challenging for parents. 青春期叛逆是正常的成长阶段,但对父母来说可能颇具挑战性。La rebeldía adolescente es una fase normal del desarrollo, aunque puede resultar difícil para los padres.思春期の反抗は正常な発達段階ですが、親にとっては大変な場合があります。사춘기의 반항은 정상적인 발달 과정이지만, 부모에게는 힘든 일일 수 있다.
- The backbench rebellion over the proposed legislation forced the prime minister to withdraw the bill. 后排议员对拟议立法的叛乱迫使首相撤回了该法案。La rebelión de los diputados de base ante la legislación propuesta obligó al primer ministro a retirar el proyecto de ley.提案された法案に対する陣笠議員の造反により、首相は法案の撤回を余儀なくされました。제안된 법안에 대한 평의원들의 반란으로 총리는 법안 철회를 강요받았다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French rebellion, from Latin rebellio (revolt, rebellion), from rebellare (to wage war again), combining re- (again) and bellare (to wage war), from bellum (war). Entered English in the 14th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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