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subversion

UK //səbˈvɜːʃən//US //səbˈvɜːrʒən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'subversio',意为‘推翻’或‘颠覆’,由 'sub-'(下)和 'vertere'(转)组成。

noun

❶ 指通过秘密或破坏性手段推翻现有权威、政府或制度的行为,通常带有政治意图。

“The group was accused of subversion against the government.”

(该组织被指控企图颠覆政府。)

“His writings were considered acts of subversion.”

(他的著作被视为颠覆行为。)

❶ 在更广泛的语境中,指破坏或削弱某事物的稳定性或正常运作的行为。

“The constant criticism was a subversion of team morale.”

(持续的批评破坏了团队的士气。)

“Her actions led to the subversion of traditional values.”

(她的行为导致了传统价值观的破坏。)

同义词:undermining, sabotage, overthrow

常见短语

subversion of justice — 指通过不正当手段干扰司法公正的行为,如贿赂或威胁。

“The lawyer was charged with subversion of justice.”

(这名律师被指控妨碍司法公正。)