What does overthrow mean?

to remove a ruler or government from power the removal of a ruler or government from power

How is overthrow pronounced?

UK /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/, US /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/.

/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/ · /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5446 in the learning path

推翻；颠覆

v. to remove a ruler or government from power

推翻；颠覆

n. the removal of a ruler or government from power

推翻；政权覆灭

The film follows citizens who overthrow an unfair ruler.

这部电影讲述民众推翻不公正统治者的故事。

Economic hardship can weaken public support for a government and encourage attempts to overthrow it.

经济困难可能削弱公众对政府的支持，并促使人们尝试推翻它。

过去式overthrew，过去分词overthrown。

What does overthrow mean?: to remove a ruler or government from power the removal of a ruler or government from power
How is overthrow pronounced?: UK /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/, US /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.