uprising

/ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌprˌaɪzɪŋ] /ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈʌprˌaɪzɪŋ] /ˈəp-ˌrī-ziŋ How to pronounce uprising (audio)/ (ame, mw)

uprising — noun

  • uprisingsingular
  • uprisingsplural

1. an event where ordinary people in a city or region rise together to challenge th

1.名詞B2
釋義

an event where ordinary people in a city or region rise together to challenge the government or other rulers, often by force

例句

The uprising began after soldiers fired on unarmed protesters in the square.

uprising begins after a violent trigger event

Government troops crushed the uprising before it reached the capital.

collocation: crush an uprising

同義詞
  • rebellion

    broader and often longer-lasting than an uprising

  • revolt

    often suggests a shorter, sharper refusal to obey

  • insurrection

    more formal term for an organised attempt to seize power

  • revolution

    usually aims to change the whole political system, not only resist current rulers

反義詞
  • order

    a stable situation in which public authority remains in control

  • submission

    accepting the authority of rulers instead of resisting them

文法句型

uprising against [government/ruler]

spark/lead/crush an uprising

用法筆記

Often used for a sudden, public movement against a government or ruling group, especially when ordinary people take part. Common verbs include spark, lead, crush, and put down.

常見錯誤

❌There was an uprising in the office about the new printer.
✅There was a protest in the office about the new printer.
💡uprising is too strong for a small workplace complaint and usually involves public resistance to political power.