coup
n. 政变; 成功之举
When there is a coup, a group of people seize power in a country.
...a military coup...
军事政变
They were sentenced to death for their part in April's coup attempt.
他们因参与了4月份的政变而被判处死刑。
A coup is an achievement which is thought to be especially good because it was very difficult.
The sale is a big coup for the auction house...
这笔交易是该拍卖行的一大成功之举。
Regency Opera have scored something of a coup by persuading her to undertake the role.
雷根希歌剧院说服她扮演这一角色从而取得了巨大成功。
1. a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
2. a brilliant and notable success
count coup
重计战利品:在印第安人中隆重地重新计数战利品
The monarch was ousted by a military coup.
那君主被军事政变者废黜了.
Getting the contract was quite a coup.
把合同争取到手是巧妙精彩的一着.
The coup leaders could face life imprisonment.
政变领导人可能要面临终身监禁.
an abortive military coup
一次流产的军事政变
He seized power in a military coup in 1997.
他在 1997 年的军事政变中夺取了政权。