"up in arms" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 极为愤怒
• 群情激愤

Definition

对某事非常愤怒或不满，通常表现为强烈的抗议或投诉。常用于指一群人或社区的强烈反应。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

口语和新闻中常见的非正式表达。常与'about'连用，表示集体愤怒，并非真正拿起武器。

Examples

The workers are up in arms over the pay cut.

工人们因减薪而**极为愤怒**。

Parents were up in arms about the school closing early.

家长们对学校提前放学**群情激愤**。

The community is up in arms against the new law.

社区对新法律**极为愤怒**。

Fans were up in arms when the team lost its star player.

当球队失去主力球员时，球迷们**群情激愤**。

The entire neighborhood is up in arms about the construction noise.

整个社区因为施工噪音**强烈不满**。

If the company stops free lunches, employees will be up in arms for sure.

如果公司取消免费午餐，员工肯定会**群情激愤**。