coup
含义: A sudden, decisive seizure of power from a government, typically by a small group using force or unconstitutional means; also a notably successful achievement.
The full term 'coup d'etat' (stroke of state) is often shortened to simply 'coup' in English. Coups are distinguished from revolutions by their narrow scope — they replace leaders rather than transform entire political systems. Figuratively, 'coup' describes any brilliant stroke or achievement, as in 'a real coup for the company'. The pronunciation retains the French silent 'p'.
例句
- The military coup overthrew the elected government and installed a junta led by senior army officers. 军事政变推翻了民选政府,建立了由高级军官领导的军政府。El golpe militar derrocó al gobierno elegido democráticamente e instauró una junta dirigida por oficiales de alto rango.軍事クーデターは選挙で選ばれた政府を打倒し、上級将校が率いる軍事政権を樹立しました。군사 쿠데타는 선거로 선출된 정부를 전복하고 고위 장교들이 이끄는 군사 정권을 수립했다.
- Securing the exclusive interview with the reclusive billionaire was a major coup for the young journalist. 获得那位隐居亿万富翁的独家采访,对这位年轻记者来说是一大成就。Conseguir la entrevista exclusiva con el multimillonario recluso fue un gran golpe de efecto para el joven periodista.世間から姿を消した億万長者への独占インタビューを獲得したことは、その若い記者にとって大きな手柄でした。은둔하는 억만장자와의 독점 인터뷰를 확보한 것은 그 젊은 기자에게 큰 쾌거였다.
- The failed coup attempt resulted in the arrest of dozens of military officers and their civilian allies. 政变未遂事件导致数十名军官及其文职盟友被逮捕。El intento fallido de golpe de Estado resultó en la detención de decenas de oficiales militares y sus aliados civiles.クーデター未遂の結果、数十人の軍将校とその文民同盟者が逮捕されました。쿠데타 미수로 수십 명의 군 장교와 민간인 협력자들이 체포되었다.
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语境: academic, media
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From French coup (blow, strike), from Late Latin colpus, from Latin colaphus (a blow with the fist), from Greek kolaphos (a slap). The political sense derives from the French phrase coup d'etat, first used in the 17th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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