toppling
US /ˈtɑːp.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈtɒp.lɪŋ/
动词
1.
推翻, 倒塌
to make something fall over, or to fall over
示例:
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The strong winds were toppling trees.
强风正在吹倒树木。
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The old tower was in danger of toppling.
旧塔有倒塌的危险。
2.
推翻, 颠覆
to remove a government or leader from power
示例:
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The rebels succeeded in toppling the dictator.
叛军成功推翻了独裁者。
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There were fears that the economic crisis could topple the government.
人们担心经济危机可能推翻政府。