mutiny
n 叛乱,兵变(mut+iny)
释义2:
mutiny
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◙ (pl. -ies)1. an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers• (士兵或水手的)反叛,叛变,哗变;叛乱 »a mutiny by those manning the weapons could trigger a global war. 如果操作武器的人发动叛变,可能会引起全球战争。 »[mass noun] the crew were on the verge of mutiny. 船员差一点儿哗变。◙ (-ies, -ied)1. [no obj.] refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority• 抗命,反叛【语源】
1. mid 16th cent.: from obsolete mutine 'rebellion', from French mutin 'mutineer', based on Latin movere 'to move'
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