Defenestrate
US /dɪˈfɛnɪstreɪt/
UK /dɪˈfɛnɪstreɪt/
動詞
1.
將...扔出窗外
to throw (someone) out of a window
範例:
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Historically, political rivals would sometimes defenestrate their opponents.
歷史上，政治對手有時會把他們的對手扔出窗外。
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The angry mob threatened to defenestrate the corrupt official.
憤怒的暴民威脅要將腐敗官員扔出窗外。
2.
罷免, 革職
to remove (someone) from a position of power or authority, especially abruptly or forcefully
範例:
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After the scandal, the board decided to defenestrate the CEO.
醜聞發生後，董事會決定罷免首席執行官。
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The new government quickly moved to defenestrate many officials from the previous regime.
新政府迅速採取行動，罷免了前政權的許多官員。