Subvert



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.颠覆, 推翻
• ［英］ v.颠覆, 推翻 ( to overturn or overthrow from the foundation)
• ［类］ 反义词: reinforce ( 加强)
• ［记］ sub ( 下面) ＋vert ( 转) -> 在下面转 -> 推翻
• ［例］ subvert a dictatorship ( 推翻独裁统治)

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French subvertir, from Latin subvertere, literally, to turn from beneath, from sub- + vertere to turn — more at worth
• Date: 14th century
• 1. to overturn or overthrow from the foundation ; ruin
• 2. to pervert or corrupt by an undermining of morals, allegiance, or faith
• ? subverter noun

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