uprise

uprise — noun

IPA/ˈʌp.raɪz/
KK[ˈʌpraɪz]IPA/ˈʌp.raɪz/
  • uprisesingular
  • uprisesplural

1. a situation in which the amount, level, or size of something becomes greater tha

1.名詞C1
釋義

a situation in which the amount, level, or size of something becomes greater than it was before.

例句

The latest report showed an uprise in housing costs across the city.

collocation: uprise in costs

Economists noted an uprise in consumer spending during the holiday season.

同義詞
  • rise

    more common and neutral in everyday use

  • increase

    standard term for amounts going up

  • upsurge

    emphasizes suddenness and strength

反義詞

文法句型

uprise + in + [something]

用法筆記

This noun sense is less common than the verb. For everyday English, 'rise' or 'increase' is preferred.

常見錯誤

There was an uprise of 5% in temperature.
There was a rise of 5% in temperature.
💡'uprise' in this sense is very rare; 'rise' or 'increase' is far more natural.

2. a situation in which a large group of people, especially in one region, actively

2.名詞B2
釋義

a situation in which a large group of people, especially in one region, actively resists or fights against the government or other authority.

例句

The government sent troops to put down the armed uprise in the northern region.

collocation: put down an uprise

A popular uprise forced the president to resign after weeks of protest.

同義詞
  • uprising

    the standard and far more common noun for this meaning

  • revolt

    emphasizes the act of rejecting authority

  • rebellion

    suggests organized resistance over a longer period

  • insurrection

    formal term for an armed attempt to overthrow government

文法句型

uprise + against + [government/authority]

用法筆記

The noun 'uprising' is far more common than 'uprise' for this meaning, especially in modern English. Use 'uprising' in most situations.

常見錯誤

The citizens started an uprise against high taxes.
The citizens started an uprising against high taxes.
💡'uprising' is the standard noun form for this meaning.

3. the action of moving to a higher position, standing up, or lifting something upw

3.名詞C1
釋義

the action of moving to a higher position, standing up, or lifting something upward.

例句

The sudden uprise of the hot air balloon made the children laugh with joy.

collocation: uprise of [something]

With a gentle uprise of her hand, Lien signalled for the class to be quiet.

同義詞
  • ascent

    more common for physical upward movement

  • rise

    neutral, everyday term

  • lifting

    focuses on the action of raising something

反義詞

文法句型

the uprise + of + [something]

用法筆記

This sense is very rare and literary. Use 'rise', 'ascent', or 'lifting' for everyday English.

uprise — verb

IPA/ʌpˈraɪz/
KK[ˈʌpraɪz]IPA/ʌpˈraɪz/