coup
US /kuː/
UK /kuː/
1.
쿠데타, 정변
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government
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The military staged a coup, overthrowing the elected government.
군부는 선출된 정부를 전복시키고 쿠데타를 일으켰다.
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Rumors of a potential coup spread through the capital.
잠재적인 쿠데타 소문이 수도에 퍼졌다.
2.
성공, 성과, 묘수
a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment
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Winning the championship was a major coup for the underdog team.
챔피언십 우승은 약체 팀에게는 큰 성공이었다.
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Hiring the renowned scientist was a brilliant coup for the research institute.
유명한 과학자를 고용한 것은 연구소에 대단한 성과였다.