subvert

• 指通过隐蔽或间接的手段破坏、颠覆或动摇某种既定的制度、权威或机构。

A verb used to indicate the act of undermining, overthrowing, or destabilizing an established system, authority, or institution, often through covert or indirect means.

1. Overthrow or undermineC1formal

   To cause the downfall or ruin of a ruler, institution, or established system.

   推翻或破坏

   • The rebels attempted to subvert the government.
   • Propaganda was used to subvert the monarchy.
   • They plotted to subvert the democratic process.

   同义词demolishdestroydisruptoverthrowoverturnruinsabotagetoppleunderminewreck

   反义词bolstermaintainstrengthensupportuphold

2. Corrupt morallyC1formal

   To corrupt someone's morals or principles, often through temptation or bad influence.

   败坏道德

   • The tyrant sought to subvert the youth with false ideals.
   • Greed can subvert even the most honest person.
   • The cult leader tried to subvert his followers' values.

   同义词bastardizecorruptdebauchdemoralizedepravelead astraypervertvitiate

   反义词edifyelevatemoralizepurifyuplift

3. Disrupt or sabotageC1formal

   To destroy property or hinder normal operations, often in a covert or systematic way.

   颠覆

   • The spy was tasked to subvert the enemy's supply lines.
   • Hackers attempted to subvert the company's network.
   • They used sabotage to subvert the factory's production.

   同义词crippledismantledisrupthamperobstructsabotsabotageunderminewreck

   反义词strengthensupportuphold

4. Destroy completelyC2formal

   To bring about the total destruction or annihilation of something.

   彻底摧毁

   • The earthquake subverted the entire village.
   • The invasion aimed to subvert the ancient civilization.
   • Time can subvert even the strongest structures.

   同义词annihilatedemolishdestroydevastateeradicateobliteraterazeruinwreck

   反义词buildconstructcreateestablishpreserverestore