The reintroduction of conscription sparked off a major rebellion.

征兵引发了一大规模的暴乱。

Last year’s riots pale in comparison with this latest outburst of violence.

去年的骚乱与最近这暴乱相比，可以说是小巫见大巫。

The riots took place against a background of widespread unemployment.

暴乱是在普遍失业的情况下发生的。

Conventional wisdom has it that riots only ever happen in big cities.

按常理来说，只有大市才会发生暴乱。

The insurrection was incited by members of the outlawed opposition.

暴乱是由那些在逃的反对派成员挑起的。

Yesterday’s riot broke out at the instigation of an unknown politician.

昨日的暴乱是由一个不知名的政客煽动起来的。

The sailors, who had received low pay and poor rations, were finally in a state of mutiny.

只获得低薪和少量定额的水手们最一种暴乱的状态。