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overthrowing

UK //ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊɪŋ//US //ˌoʊvərˈθroʊɪŋ//

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。)

同义词:toppling, overturning, deposing, dethroning, subverting

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。)