"usurped" 怎么发音

word

US

ˌjuˈsɝpt

yoo-SURPT

UK

juːzˈɜːpt

yoo-ZURPT

释义

Taken by force or without the right to do so, especially power, position, or property; often used to talk about someone illegitimately taking control.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˌjuˈsɝpt

英式英语

juːzˈɜːpt

简化发音

美式

yoo-SURPT

英式

yoo-ZURPT

语境中听

The king's throne was usurped by his enemy.

She usurped the leader's authority.

The company's power was usurped by outsiders.

Many believed the dictator had usurped control of the country.