coup
US /kuː/
UK /kuː/
名词
1.
政变, 军事政变
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government
示例:
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The military staged a coup, overthrowing the elected government.
军队发动了政变，推翻了民选政府。
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Rumors of a potential coup spread through the capital.
关于潜在政变的谣言在首都蔓延。
2.
成功, 妙举, 成就
a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment
示例:
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Winning the championship was a major coup for the underdog team.
赢得冠军对这支弱队来说是一次重大的成功。
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Hiring the renowned scientist was a brilliant coup for the research institute.
聘请这位著名科学家是研究所的一项杰出成就。
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