🇬🇧🇨🇳 revolution - 革命 : English Lesson

Meaning of "revolution" ("革命"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A revolution is a powerful change that happens quickly, sometimes because people are unhappy and want something new. This can be a political revolution, where people change the government, or even a scientific revolution, when new discoveries change how people understand the world. It can also mean something spinning around in a circle, like the Earth making one full revolution around the sun every year.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The ants staged a revolution and took over the picnic after being fed up with being stepped on.

When Mom said no more video games, Jimmy declared a revolution and barricaded himself in the living room with pillows.

After Dad said no to dessert, the kids staged a kitchen revolution, chanting “Ice cream or bust!”

The laundry pile started a silent revolution and nearly took over Alex’s entire bedroom.

The toy soldiers on the shelf plotted a revolution when they realized the teddy bear always got the most hugs.

On a cold street a young boy saw the revolution. The revolution began when people put down flags and ran to the big square. The revolution was loud, doors opened, lights came on, cars stopped. The revolution made old shops close and new shops open. The small crowd cried at the end of the revolution and they smiled.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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