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单词 topple
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
top•ple /ˈtɑpəl/USA pronunciation   v., -pled, -pling. 
  1. to (cause to) fall forward, as from being top-heavy, or from being weak: [no object]He suddenly toppled to the sidewalk.[~ + object]toppled the challenger with one punch.
  2. to remove from power, as from a position of authority:[~ + object]to topple a king.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
top•ple  (top′əl),USA pronunciation v., -pled, -pling. 
v.i. 
  1. to fall forward, as from having too heavy a top;
    pitch;
    tumble down.
  2. to lean over or jut, as if threatening to fall.

v.t. 
  1. to cause to topple.
  2. to overthrow, as from a position of authority:to topple the king.
  • earlier top to tilt, topple (see tope1) + -le 1535–45
    • 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged defeat, vanquish, overcome, overpower.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
topple /ˈtɒpəl/ vb
  1. to tip over or cause to tip over, esp from a height
  2. (intransitive) to lean precariously or totter
  3. (transitive) to overthrow; oust
Etymology: 16th Century: frequentative of top1 (verb)
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