revolt

1. N-VAR A revolt is an illegal and often violent attempt by a group of people to change their country's political system. 造反; 叛乱

It was undeniably a revolt by ordinary people against their leaders. 不可否认，这是一场普通百姓反抗领导人的起义。

2. V-I When people revolt, they make an illegal and often violent attempt to change their country's political system. 造反; 叛乱

In 1375 the townspeople revolted. 1375年，市民造反了。

3. N-VAR A revolt by a person or group against someone or something is a refusal to accept the authority of that person or thing. 反抗; 抵制

Conservative Republicans had led the revolt against the budget package. 保守共和党带领了对这一预算计划的抵制。

4. V-I When people revolt against someone or something, they reject the authority of that person or reject that thing. 反抗; 抵制

In 1978 California taxpayers revolted against higher taxes. 1978年加利福尼亚的纳税人抵制了高税费。