upheaval
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT An upheaval is a big change which causes a lot of trouble, confusion, and worry. 动乱
Algeria has been going through political upheaval for the past two months. 在过去的两个月里，阿尔及利亚一直经历着政治动乱。
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upheaval /ʌpˈhiːvəl/ (upheavals)
剑桥词典
- a great change , especially causing or involving much difficulty , activity , or trouble
激变；动荡；剧变
Yesterday's coup brought further upheaval to a country already struggling with famine . 昨天的军事政变使这个正在饥荒中挣扎的国家更加动荡不安。
I'm not sure it's worth the upheaval of moving to gain just a little more space . 我怀疑费这么大力气搬家就为了得到多一点空间是不是值得。 返回 upheaval