overthrow
v
(pt overthrew /- 5Wru:; -`Wru/, pp overthrown ) [Tn]
cause the downfall or defeat of (sb/sth); put an end to 推翻, 打倒(某人[某事物]); 使终止或结束
The rebels tried to overthrow the government. 叛乱者企图推翻政府.
overthrow n
1 [C usu sing 通常作单数]
act of overthrowing; defeat推翻; 打倒; 终止; 结束
the overthrow of the monarchy 君主政体的覆灭
the attempted overthrow of the tyrant 推翻暴君的尝试.
2 [C] (in cricket) throw of the ball by a fielder which goes too far, esp when this results in an extra score for the batsman (板球中)守场员掷球过远(尤指导致击球员得分者).