revolution
US /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən/
UK /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən/
1.
革命
a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system
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The French Revolution changed the course of history.
法国大革命改变了历史的进程。
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The country was on the brink of a political revolution.
这个国家正处于政治革命的边缘。
2.
巨变, 革新
a dramatic and wide-reaching change in the way something works or is organized or in people's ideas about it
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The industrial revolution brought about significant technological advancements.
工业革命带来了显著的技术进步。
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The internet caused a communication revolution.
互联网引发了一场通信革命。