topple
柯林斯词典
1. V-T/V-I If someone or something topples somewhere or if you topple them, they become unsteady or unstable and fall over. 倒下
He just released his hold and toppled slowly backwards. 他就松手，慢慢地向后倒下了。
2. PHRASAL VERB Topple over means the same as . 同(topple)
The tree is so badly damaged they are worried it might topple over. 这棵树损伤非常严重以至于他们担心它会倒下。
3. V-T To topple a government or leader, especially one that is not elected by the people, means to cause them to lose power. 推翻[journalism]
...the revolution which toppled the regime. …推翻了该政权的革命。
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topple /ˈtɒpəl/ (toppling,toppled,topples)
剑桥词典
topple verb (FALL)
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ]to (cause to) lose balance and fall down
（使）倒下；（使）倒塌
The statue of the dictator was toppled (over) by the crowds . 独裁者的雕像被众人推倒了。
The tree toppled and fell . 树倒了下来。
topple verb (GOVERNMENT)
[ 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ]to force a leader or government out of power
推翻（首领），颠覆（政权）
The church was prominently involved in the struggle that toppled the dictatorship . 教会在推翻独裁政权的斗争中起了重要的作用。 返回 topple