usurp
u
ˌju
yoo
surp
ˈsɜrp
sērp
British pronunciation
/juːzˈɜːp/

“usurp”的英语定义和含义

to usurp
01

篡夺, 非法夺取

to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right
Transitive: to usurp a position or right
to usurp definition and meaning
example
例子
In many tales, evil stepmothers attempt to usurp the rightful place of the princess.
在许多故事中,邪恶的继母试图篡夺公主的合法地位。
Local tribes felt the government was trying to usurp their lands.
当地部落感到政府试图篡夺他们的土地。
02

篡夺, 非法夺取

to take someone’s position or role, often in an unfair or illegal way
Transitive: to usurp somebody in a position of power
example
例子
The prince 's cousin attempted to usurp him as heir to the throne.
王子的表兄试图篡夺他作为王位继承人的位置。
The younger brother planned to usurp his older sibling as the family leader.
弟弟计划篡夺哥哥作为家庭领袖的地位。
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