c. 1200, "debauchery, extravagance, wanton living," from Old French riote (12c.) "dispute, quarrel, (tedious) talk, chattering, argument, domestic strife," also a euphemism for "sexual intercourse," of uncertain origin. Compare Medieval Latin riota "quarrel, dispute, uproar, riot." Perhaps from Latin rugire "to roar." Meaning "public disturbance" is first recorded late 14c. Meaning "something spectacularly successful" first recorded 1909 in theater slang.
Run riot is first recorded 1520s, a metaphoric extension from Middle English meaning in reference to hounds following the wrong scent. The Riot Act, part of which must be read to a mob before active measures can be taken, was passed 1714 (1 Geo. I, st.2, c.5). Riot girl and alternative form riot grrl first recorded 1992.
riot (v.)
late 14c., "behave in a dissolute manner, engage in loose revelry," from Old French rioter "chatter, dispute, quarrel," from riote (see riot (n.)). Meaning "take part in a public disturbance" is from 1755. Related: Rioted; rioting.
例文
1. Twelve inmates have been killed during a riot at the prison.
12人の犯人が刑務所の暴動で殺害された。
2.A conservatory offers the perfect excuse to let your imagination run riot .
音楽学院は想像力を自由に走らせる十分な理由を持っています。
3. Riot police are being deployed throughout the city to prevent any trouble.
暴動防止のための警察官を町中に配置している。
4.Police with riot gear and several fire engines are in attendance.
防爆警察と数台の消防車が到着した。
5.The riot left four people dead and several dozen injured.