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ousted

UK //ˈaʊstɪd//US //ˈaʊstɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'ousten',来自古法语 'oster',意为'驱逐'或'移除',最终源自拉丁语 'obstare'(阻碍)。

verb

❶ 指通过强制手段或政治手段将某人从职位、权力或位置上赶下台,通常带有突然或不情愿的含义。

“The CEO was ousted by the board of directors after the scandal.”

(丑闻发生后,董事会罢免了这位首席执行官。)

“The rebels ousted the dictator from power.”

(叛军推翻了独裁者的统治。)

同义词:expel, remove, depose, dethrone, eject

常见短语

get ousted — 指某人被强制从职位或权力中赶下台,通常带有负面或被迫的含义。

“The corrupt official finally got ousted after years of investigations.”

(经过多年的调查,这位腐败官员最终被免职。)