Wordiyoupheaval
🇬🇧 UK/ʌp'hi:vl/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A sudden, major, and often violent change or disruption in a situation or society
剧变，动乱，大变动
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedupprefix
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alrelating to, having the nature of
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Common Collocations
- 1.political upheaval政治动乱
- 2.social upheaval社会剧变
Example Sentences
- 1.
The political upheaval in the country led to significant social and economic changes.
- 2.
The technological upheaval transformed traditional industries and created new employment opportunities.