topple
US /ˈtɑː.pəl/
UK /ˈtɒp.əl/
动词
1.
推倒, 倒塌
to make something fall over, or to fall over
示例:
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The strong winds threatened to topple the old tree.
强风威胁要推倒那棵老树。
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The tower began to topple after the earthquake.
地震后，塔开始倒塌。
2.
推翻, 颠覆
to remove a government or leader from power
示例:
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The rebels planned to topple the dictator.
叛军计划推翻独裁者。
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The scandal threatened to topple the government.
丑闻威胁要推翻政府。