| 释义 |
topple
—topple /ˈtɒp.l̩/ aep /ˈtɑː.pl̩/
Ⅰ verb [I or T] (FALL) ↑Verb Endings for topple ► F0 to (cause to) lose balance and fall down: » The statue of the dictator was toppled (over) by the crowds.» The tree toppled and fell.Thesaurus+: ↑Falling and dropping , ↑Moving downwards
Ⅱ verb [T] (GOVERNMENT) ↑Verb Endings for topple ► F0 to force a leader or government out of power: » The church was prominently involved in the struggle that toppled the dictatorship.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking action against people in power |