揭竿而起的英文：
[Literal Meaning]
raise/bam boo pole used as a flagpole/aux./rise
to hold the bamboo pole high as a flagpole and revolt
[解释]
揭：高举；竿：竹竿，代旗帜。举起竹竿当旗帜进行反抗。
[Explanation]
to rise in rebellion/revolt; raise the standard of revolt;
[例子]
明朝的末年，很多农民生活困苦，不得不揭竿而起反抗朝廷。
[Example]
During the late years of Ming Dynasty, many peasants lived in poverty and rose in revolt against the court.
- Rise in rebellion
揭竿而起 - The right to rise up, and shake off the existing government
揭竿而起推翻现存政府的权利 - They will rise up and overthrow their imperialist government.
他们会揭竿而起推翻他们的帝国主义政府。