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Overthrown Meaning in English

word · lemma: overthrow

ˌoʊvɝˈθɹoʊn
oh-ver-THROHN
ˌəʊvəθɹˈəʊn
OH-vuh-THROHN

释义

Removed from a position of power or authority, usually by force. It most often refers to leaders or governments being taken out of control.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used in political contexts, referring to leaders, governments, or regimes. Passive form ('been overthrown') is much more frequent than active. Rarely used for non-political settings.

例句

The king was overthrown by the people.

basic

The government was overthrown in a coup.

basic

The president was overthrown after months of protests.

basic

Many dictators have been overthrown throughout history.

natural

After the rebels overthrown the regime, the country changed quickly.

natural

The old laws were finally overthrown and new ones were put in place.

natural