usurp
US /juːˈsɝːp/
UK /juːˈsɝːp/
动词
1.
篡夺, 侵占
to take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
示例:
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The prince attempted to usurp the throne from his brother.
王子企图从他哥哥手中篡夺王位。
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Local authorities feared that the central government would usurp their powers.
地方当局担心中央政府会篡夺他们的权力。
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