overthrow

.әuvә'θrәu

六级考研雅思GRE Collins 2

n. the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
v. cause the downfall of; of rulers

n. 推翻, 瓦解, 倾覆
vt. 打倒, 推翻, 倾覆

Collins 星级

8,785

BNC 频率

8,555

使用频率

overthrow 由两个部分组成：前缀 over 意为“超过、在上面”，和动词 throw 意为“扔、投”。整体意思是“将某物扔得更高或更远”，引申为推翻或打倒。

例句

1. The rebels planned to overthrow the government.

叛乱分子计划推翻政府。

2. Many people believe that a peaceful protest can lead to an overthrow of unfair laws.

许多人相信和平抗议可以导致不公正法律的推翻。

3. The novel tells the story of a hero who tries to overthrow a tyrant.

这部小说讲述了一位英雄试图推翻暴君的故事。