
overthrowing
词源
来自中古英语 'overthrowe',由 'over-'(表示过度或彻底)和 'throw'(投掷)组成,字面意思是'彻底扔倒'。
verb
❶ 用武力或暴力手段推翻一个政府或统治者,通常指通过政变或革命实现权力更替。
“The rebels succeeded in overthrowing the dictator after years of struggle.”
(经过多年斗争,叛军成功推翻了独裁者。)
“They were accused of plotting to overthrow the elected government.”
(他们被指控密谋推翻民选政府。)
❶ 彻底击败或颠覆某种制度、观念或权威,使其失去原有的地位或影响力。
“The new evidence is overthrowing long-held scientific theories.”
(新证据正在颠覆长期持有的科学理论。)
“Her research played a key role in overthrowing traditional beliefs.”
(她的研究在颠覆传统观念方面发挥了关键作用。)
常见短语
overthrowing the government — 指通过非法手段推翻现有政府的行为,通常涉及武力或政变。
“The military leaders were charged with conspiring to overthrow the government.”
(军方领导人被指控密谋推翻政府。)
overthrowing the established order — 指颠覆现有的社会、政治或经济秩序,通常伴随着重大变革。
“The youth movement aimed at overthrowing the established social order.”
(青年运动旨在推翻现有的社会秩序。)