upend
US /ʌpˈend/
UK /ʌpˈend/
动词
1.
倒置, 颠覆
set or turn (something) on its end or upside down
示例:
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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.
强风掀翻了几棵树。
2.
颠覆, 打乱
overturn the established order of
示例:
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The new policy could upend the entire industry.
新政策可能会颠覆整个行业。
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His unexpected resignation upended the company's plans.
他出人意料的辞职打乱了公司的计划。