Defenestrate
US /dɪˈfɛnɪstreɪt/
UK /dɪˈfɛnɪstreɪt/
动词
1.
将...扔出窗外
to throw (someone) out of a window
示例:
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Historically, political rivals would sometimes defenestrate their opponents.
历史上，政治对手有时会把他们的对手扔出窗外。
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The angry mob threatened to defenestrate the corrupt official.
愤怒的暴民威胁要将腐败官员扔出窗外。
2.
罢免, 革职
to remove (someone) from a position of power or authority, especially abruptly or forcefully
示例:
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After the scandal, the board decided to defenestrate the CEO.
丑闻发生后，董事会决定罢免首席执行官。
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The new government quickly moved to defenestrate many officials from the previous regime.
新政府迅速采取行动，罢免了前政权的许多官员。