coups
n. <法>意外而成功的行動( coup的名詞複數 ); 政變; 努力辦到難辦的事
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。
The ousting of his predecessor was one of the most dramatic coups the business world had seen in years.
將他的前任扳倒是商界多年以來最富戲劇性的一場勝利。