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revolting

UK //rɪˈvəʊltɪŋ//US //rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'revolvere',意为'滚动、翻转',后演变为法语 'revolter',最终进入英语表示'反抗'或'令人厌恶'。

adjective

❶ 指某事物极其令人厌恶或恶心,常用来形容气味、行为或场景让人产生强烈反感。

“The smell from the garbage can was absolutely revolting.”

(垃圾桶散发的气味简直令人作呕。)

“She found his table manners revolting and refused to dine with him again.”

(她觉得他的餐桌礼仪令人反感,拒绝再和他一起吃饭。)

同义词:disgusting, repulsive, nauseating

verb

❶ 指组织或参与反抗、叛乱的行为,通常针对权威或政府。

“The citizens revolted against the oppressive government.”

(市民们反抗压迫的政府。)

“The prisoners revolted and took control of the prison.”

(囚犯们发动叛乱并控制了监狱。)

同义词:rebel, rise up, mutiny

常见短语

revolting against — 表示反抗或反对某人或某事,通常指有组织的抵抗行为。

“The peasants revolted against the unfair taxes.”

(农民们反抗不公平的税收。)