topple
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British pronunciation
/tˈɒpə‍l/

英語での「topple」の定義と意味

to topple
01

倒れる, 崩れる

to fall or collapse, often due to instability or lack of support
Intransitive
to topple definition and meaning
example
The old tree, weakened by disease, finally began to topple in the strong wind.
病気で弱った古い木は、ついに強い風で倒れ始めました。
The dominoes were set up in a long row, ready to topple with a single push.
ドミノは長い列に並べられ、一押しで倒れる準備ができていました。
02

倒す, 転倒させる

to cause something to fall over or collapse, often by applying force or destabilizing it
Transitive: to topple a structure
example
The strong gust of wind toppled the flimsy fence along the sidewalk.
強い突風が歩道沿いの脆いフェンスを倒した
The protestors attempted to topple the statue of the dictator during the demonstration.
デモ参加者はデモの最中に独裁者の像を倒そうと試みた。
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