to depose
01
罢免, 废黜
to remove someone from a position of power or authority, often through force or legal action
Transitive: to depose someone in a position of power
例子
The revolutionaries aimed to depose the tyrannical ruler and establish a democratic government.
革命者的目标是罢免暴虐的统治者并建立一个民主政府。
The board of directors decided to depose the CEO due to allegations of financial misconduct.
董事会决定因财务不当行为的指控罢免首席执行官。
02
作证, 宣誓作证
to formally provide sworn testimony or evidence, often in writing
Intransitive
例子
The witness was asked to depose in front of the court about what she saw that night.
证人被要求在法庭上就她当晚所见作证。
He agreed to depose and provide a written statement to support the case.
他同意作证并提供书面声明以支持此案。
