riot

🇬🇧 UK/'raiәt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; a wild, uncontrolled display; something very funny

暴动,骚乱;放纵;极有趣的人或事

v.

To take part in a violent public disturbance; to behave in an unrestrained way

参与暴动;放纵,纵情

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
riotother
=riot

Common Collocations

  • 1.riot breaks out骚乱爆发
  • 2.riot police防暴警察
  • 3.run riot肆意横行/失控
  • 4.a riot of color色彩缤纷

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The police struggled to control the riot that broke out after the verdict.

  • 2.

    The garden was a riot of color in full spring bloom.

  • 3.

    Everyone agreed that the comedian was an absolute riot at the party.

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