topple
US /ˈtɑː.pəl/
UK /ˈtɒp.əl/
動詞
1.
推倒, 倒塌
to make something fall over, or to fall over
範例:
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The strong winds threatened to topple the old tree.
強風威脅要推倒那棵老樹。
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The tower began to topple after the earthquake.
地震後，塔開始倒塌。
2.
推翻, 顛覆
to remove a government or leader from power
範例:
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The rebels planned to topple the dictator.
叛軍計劃推翻獨裁者。
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The scandal threatened to topple the government.
醜聞威脅要推翻政府。