insurgent

/ɪnˈsɜː.dʒənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈsɝː.dʒənt/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈsər-jənt/ (ame, mw) · /ɪnˈsɜːdʒənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/ (ame, ipa)

insurgent — 名詞

  • insurgentsingular
  • insurgentsplural

1. a person who joins an organized armed group that tries to overthrow the establis

1.名詞B2
釋義

叛亂分子

以武力反抗本國政府的人

a person who joins an organized armed group that tries to overthrow the established government of their own country by force

例句

Soldiers fought insurgents near the town of Kalama for three days, forcing them to retreat.

士兵在 Kalama 鎮附近與叛亂分子交戰三天，迫使他們撤退。

collocation: fight insurgents

Fatima's brother was arrested for giving food and water to insurgents hiding in the mountains.

Fatima 的哥哥因為給躲在山裡的叛亂分子提供食物和水而被逮捕。

同義詞
  • rebel

    broader term — can describe anyone opposing authority, not necessarily with arms

  • guerrilla

    focuses on hit-and-run fighting style rather than the goal of overthrowing the government

  • revolutionary

    emphasizes the political aim of creating a new system, not just resisting the current one

反義詞
  • loyalist

    someone who remains faithful to the government during a rebellion

文法句型

usually plural

用法筆記

The term almost always refers to a member of an organized armed group, not someone acting alone. Frequently appears in plural form in news reports about civil conflict.

常見錯誤

❌An insurgent stole a handbag on the train.
✅An insurgent ambushed a military supply truck outside the city.
💡insurgent describes someone fighting as part of an organized armed group against a government, not an ordinary criminal.

2. a person who openly disagrees with and works against the official decisions or l

2.名詞C1
釋義

異議者

在組織內公開反對官方政策的人

a person who openly disagrees with and works against the official decisions or leadership of their own political party, union, or similar organization

例句

Chitra and three other party insurgents wrote a letter asking for a change in leadership.

Chitra 與另外三位黨內異議者共同寫信要求更換領導層。

collocation: party insurgent

The union's insurgent members voted against the new contract that their leaders had accepted.

工會內的異議成員投票反對領袖們已經接受的薪資協議。

同義詞
  • dissident

    broader term for someone who disagrees with official opinion; not tied to party membership

  • rebel

    used informally within organizations, but carries a stronger sense of defiance

  • maverick

    describes an independent-minded person who acts outside group norms, not necessarily in opposition

反義詞
  • loyalist

    someone who supports the official leadership and policies of the party or organization

用法筆記

This sense describes a person who remains inside the organization while opposing its leadership, rather than leaving or starting an armed fight. Common in political party and labor union contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The party insurgent shot at the chairman during the meeting.
✅The party insurgent called for a vote to replace the committee.
💡this sense refers to non-violent political opposition, not armed conflict.

insurgent — 形容詞