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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

topple

英  [ˈtɒpəl]
    

[VERB]

    PHRASAL VERB. 短语动词

  • topple over

    1. [PHRASAL 短语] （同）topple）

    Topple over means the same as topple.

    双语例句

    例：

    The tree is so badly damaged they are worried it might topple over.

    这棵树损坏非常严重，他们担心它会倒了。

    VERB. 动词

  • topples , toppling , toppled

    1. [I 不及物动词] 倒下

    If someone or something topples somewhere or if you topple them, they become unsteady or unstable and fall over.

    双语例句

    例：

    He just released his hold and toppled slowly backwards.

    他松开手，慢慢地向后倒下了。

    2. [T 及物动词] 推翻

    To topple a government or leader, especially one that is not elected by the people, means to cause them to lose power.

    近义词

    overthrow

    双语例句

    例：

    the revolution which toppled the regime.

    推翻了该政权的革命。

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