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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