rev‧o‧lu‧tion S3 W2 AC / revəluʃ ə n / 名词

1 [可数名词] a complete change in ways of thinking, methods of working etc

revolution in

In the last ten years there has been a revolution in education.

social/cultural/sexual etc revolution

the biggest social revolution we have had in this country

the sexual revolution of the 1960s → industrial revolution

2 [可数和不可数名词] a time when people change a ruler or political system by using force or violence → revolt , rebellion :

the French Revolution of 1789

The role of women has changed since the revolution.

The country seems to be heading towards revolution. → counter-revolution

3

a) [可数和不可数名词] a circular movement around something → revolve

revolution around

the planets’ revolution around the sun

b) [可数名词] one complete circular spinning movement, made by something such as a wheel attached to a central point → revolve :

a speed of 100 revolutions per minute

THESAURUS

revolt/rebellion/uprising an attempt by a large group of people at revolution : a popular uprising (= involving ordinary people, not the army )

coup / ku / an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers, suddenly take control of a country : a military coup