topple

• 表示使某物失去平衡而倒下或倾覆，也指推翻、颠覆领导人或政府。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to become unsteady and fall, or to overthrow a leader or government.

1. Fall downB2formal

   To fall over or collapse, often due to instability or force.

   倒塌

   • The stack of books toppled over with a loud crash.
   • The old tower toppled during the earthquake.
   • The vase toppled off the shelf and shattered.

   同义词collapsefalloverturntumbleupset

   反义词remainrisestand

2. Cause to fallB2formal

   To push or cause something to fall over.

   推倒

   • The child toppled the tower of blocks.
   • Strong winds toppled several trees in the park.
   • He accidentally toppled the lamp while walking past.

   同义词bring downdumpfellknock overoverthrowoverturntip overunseatupset

   反义词erectraiseupright