usurp
US /juːˈsɝːp/
UK /juːˈzɜːp/
動詞
篡奪, 侵佔
to take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
範例:
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The prince attempted to usurp the throne from his brother.
王子企圖從他哥哥手中篡奪王位。
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Local authorities feared that the central government would usurp their powers.
地方當局擔心中央政府會篡奪他們的權力。