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coup

释义

coup

noun countable

UK /kuː/

Word Forms

singular	coup
plural	coups

1

coup
or
coup d’état
an occasion when a group of people takes control of a country, usually by means of military force
a military/army coup:
There has been a series of military coups since the country gained independence.
stage/lead/mount a coup:
A band of young disillusioned officers staged a coup.
an attempted/failed/abortive coup:
He was jailed for his part in the attempted coup.
coup against:
the 1996 coup against General Abacha
Synonyms and related words
Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
7/7
9/11
agitation
1. 1a
  an occasion when someone suddenly gains control in an organization
  a boardroom coup
  Synonyms and related words
  Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
  7/7
  9/11
  agitation
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with coup as the object
▪ attempt, launch, lead, mount, plot, stage
2
an impressive and surprising success
It’s a great coup to get Bjork to perform here.
a publicity/propaganda/public relations coup:
This is a major publicity coup for the company.
Synonyms and related words
Achievements
feat
accomplishment
achievement

coup

noun countable

US /ku/

Word Forms

singular	coup
plural	coups

1

coup
or
coup d’état
an occasion when a group of people takes control of a country, usually by means of military force
a military/army coup:
There has been a series of military coups since the country gained independence.
stage/lead/mount a coup:
A band of young disillusioned officers staged a coup.
an attempted/failed/abortive coup:
He was jailed for his part in the attempted coup.
coup against:
the 1996 coup against General Abacha
Synonyms and related words
Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
7/7
9/11
agitation
1. 1a
  an occasion when someone suddenly gains control in an organization
  a boardroom coup
  Synonyms and related words
  Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
  7/7
  9/11
  agitation
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with coup as the object
▪ attempt, launch, lead, mount, plot, stage
2
an impressive and surprising success
It’s a great coup to get Bjork to perform here.
a publicity/propaganda/public relations coup:
This is a major publicity coup for the company.
Synonyms and related words
Achievements
achievement
feat
accomplishment

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