toppling
US /ˈtɑːp.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈtɒp.lɪŋ/
動詞
1.
推翻, 倒塌
to make something fall over, or to fall over
範例:
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The strong winds were toppling trees.
強風正在吹倒樹木。
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The old tower was in danger of toppling.
舊塔有倒塌的危險。
2.
推翻, 顛覆
to remove a government or leader from power
範例:
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The rebels succeeded in toppling the dictator.
叛軍成功推翻了獨裁者。
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There were fears that the economic crisis could topple the government.
人們擔心經濟危機可能推翻政府。