revolutionary
UK/revə'luːʃ(ə)n(ə)rɪ/US/.revә'lu:ʃәnәri/
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change
革命性的；彻底变革的
n.
A person who supports or takes part in a revolution
革命者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedrevolutionagain, back
+
-aryroll, turn (volvere); will, wish (velle)
=revolutionary
revolution + -ary = relating to or causing a revolution; or the person who makes one.
Common Collocations
- 1.revolutionary change革命性变革
- 2.revolutionary idea革命性理念
- 3.revolutionary movement革命运动
- 4.revolutionary technology革命性技术
Example Sentences
- 1.
The new drug was a revolutionary breakthrough in cancer care.
- 2.
He was a young revolutionary who fought for independence.