
riots
词源
源自中古法语 'riote'(争吵),最终来自拉丁语 'rugire'(吼叫),与声音和骚动有关。14世纪进入英语,最初指喧闹的争吵,后演变为指暴力骚乱。
noun
❶ 指一群人因愤怒或不满而引发的暴力骚乱,通常伴随破坏财物、攻击他人等行为,常见于社会动荡或抗议活动中。
“The city experienced violent riots after the controversial court decision.”
(在法院作出争议性裁决后,该市爆发了暴力骚乱。)
“Police used tear gas to control the riots in the downtown area.”
(警方使用催泪瓦斯控制市中心的骚乱。)
verb
❶ 参与或发动骚乱,通常指一群人采取暴力行为表达抗议或不满情绪。
“Angry citizens rioted in the streets after the election results.”
(选举结果公布后,愤怒的市民在街头骚乱。)
“The prisoners rioted to protest against poor living conditions.”
(囚犯们发动骚乱抗议恶劣的生活条件。)
常见短语
race riots — 因种族矛盾引发的群体暴力冲突,通常涉及不同种族或民族群体之间的对抗。
“The 1960s saw numerous race riots in American cities.”
(20世纪60年代美国城市发生了多起种族骚乱。)
riot police — 专门负责控制和镇压骚乱的防暴警察,通常配备特殊装备如盾牌、警棍和防暴装备。
“Riot police formed a barrier to prevent protesters from entering the government building.”
(防暴警察组成人墙阻止抗议者进入政府大楼。)