
overturned
词源
源自中古英语overturnen,由over(超过/翻转)+turn(转动)组成,最早记录于14世纪。
verb
❶ 指物体被翻转或颠倒过来,通常是由于外力作用导致原本朝上的部分朝下。
“The strong wind overturned several small boats in the harbor.”
(强风把港口里的几艘小船掀翻了。)
“She accidentally overturned the vase while cleaning the table.”
(她在擦桌子时不小心打翻了花瓶。)
❶ 指官方决定或判决被正式废除或推翻,通常由更高权威机构作出。
“The Supreme Court overturned the lower court's decision.”
(最高法院推翻了下级法院的判决。)
“The new evidence led to his conviction being overturned after 10 years.”
(新证据使他的定罪在十年后被推翻。)
adjective
❶ 描述处于被翻转或颠倒状态的事物,通常指非正常摆放位置。
“We righted the overturned canoe and continued our trip.”
(我们把翻倒的独木舟扶正后继续旅程。)
“Firefighters rescued people from the overturned vehicle.”
(消防员从翻倒的车辆中救出人员。)
常见短语
overturned verdict — 指被上级法院宣布无效的司法判决,通常因为发现新证据或程序错误。
“The overturned verdict meant the prisoner was released after 15 years.”
(判决被推翻意味着这名囚犯在关押15年后获释。)
overturn a ruling — 正式废除某项裁决或决定的法律程序,常见于司法或立法领域。
“The appeals court has the power to overturn a ruling if errors are found.”
(如果发现错误,上诉法院有权推翻裁决。)