coup
复数形式
coups
1
政变
an unexpected, illegal, and often violent attempt to change a government
- The military launched a coup to overthrow the democratically elected government and seize control of the country.
军方发动了一场政变，以推翻民选政府并夺取国家的控制权。
- The failed coup attempt led to widespread political instability and social unrest.
失败的政变企图导致了广泛的政治不稳定和社会动荡。
- International condemnation followed the military's coup d'état, urging a return to democratic governance.
国际谴责紧随军方政变，敦促恢复民主治理。
- The coup plotters were arrested and charged with treason for attempting to subvert the constitutional order.
政变策划者因试图颠覆宪法秩序而被捕并被控叛国罪。
- The country's history was marked by several unsuccessful coup attempts during its transition to democracy.
该国的历史在其向民主过渡期间被几次不成功的政变尝试所标记。
2
a striking, successful, or clever achievement, often unexpected or impressive
- Securing the contract was a major coup for the company.
- The artist's latest exhibition was a coup that drew international attention.
- Winning the championship was a remarkable coup for the underdog team.
- The diplomat's negotiation was hailed as a diplomatic coup.
- Landing the interview with the celebrity was a media coup.