音标:[ju:ˈsɜ:ps] ;
v. 篡夺, 霸占( usurp的第三人称单数 ); 盗用; 篡夺, 篡权
v seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
v take the place of

usurp的用法和样例:

例句

用作动词(v.)
  1. Henry IV usurped the throne of England.亨利四世篡夺了英国的王位。
  2. You must not allow it to usurp a disproportionate share of your interest.你不应让它过多地占据你的兴趣。
  3. The assistant began to usurp his boss's authority.助手开始篡夺老板的权力。

词汇搭配

  • usurp.=

经典引文

  • The almighty Fiend Whose name usurps thy honours.

    出自:Shelley
  • Cleon..did not wish to usurp the functions of Nicias.

    出自:C. Thirlwall
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