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Plot against Meaning in English

expression

ˈpɫɑt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
PLOT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
plˈɒt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
plot uh-GENST

释义

To secretly make a plan with others to harm, defeat, or take power from someone.

用法与细微差别

This verb phrase is often formal or used in stories, history, or politics. It strongly suggests secrecy and negative intent. Do not use it for minor plans or harmless jokes; it implies serious or harmful outcomes.

例句

The rebels tried to plot against the king.

basic

They secretly plotted against their boss.

basic

Many feared that enemies would plot against the new president.

basic

She started to suspect that her colleagues were plotting against her.

natural

Anyone caught trying to plot against the government was arrested immediately.

natural

History is full of people who tried to plot against those in power.

natural