upend

ʌp'end

v. become turned or set on end
v. set, turn, or stand on end

v. 颠倒, 倒放

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使用频率

upend 由前缀 up- 和动词 end 组成，表示将某物翻转或颠倒，强调向上翻转的动作。

例句

1. She decided to upend her career and start a new business.

她决定颠覆自己的职业，开始一项新事业。

2. The children upended the toy box, spilling all the toys on the floor.

孩子们把玩具箱翻了个 upside down，把所有玩具洒在地板上。

3. The sudden news could upend their plans for the vacation.

突如其来的消息可能会颠覆他们的度假计划。