upend
US /ʌpˈend/
UK /ʌpˈend/
動詞
1.
倒置, 顛覆
set or turn (something) on its end or upside down
範例:
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He upended the bucket to empty the water.
他倒置水桶以倒空水。
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The strong winds upended several trees.
強風掀翻了幾棵樹。
2.
顛覆, 打亂
overturn the established order of
範例:
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The new policy could upend the entire industry.
新政策可能會顛覆整個行業。
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His unexpected resignation upended the company's plans.
他出人意料的辭職打亂了公司的計劃。