coup
n. 政變; 成功之舉
When there is a coup, a group of people seize power in a country.
...a military coup...
軍事政變
They were sentenced to death for their part in April's coup attempt.
他們因參與了4月份的政變而被判處死刑。
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...
這筆交易是該拍賣行的一大成功之舉。
Regency Opera have scored something of a coup by persuading her to undertake the role.
雷根希歌劇院說服她扮演這一角色從而取得了巨大成功。
1. a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
2. a brilliant and notable success
count coup
重計戰利品:在印第安人中隆重地重新計數戰利品
The monarch was ousted by a military coup.
那君主被軍事政變者廢黜了.
Getting the contract was quite a coup.
把合同爭取到手是巧妙精彩的一著.
The coup leaders could face life imprisonment.
政變領導人可能要面臨終身監禁.
an abortive military coup
一次流產的軍事政變
He seized power in a military coup in 1997.
他在 1997 年的軍事政變中奪取了政權。