overthrew

动词 overthrow:

1. cause the downfall of; of rulers
   同义词：overthrow, subvert, overturn, bring down
2. rule against
   同义词：overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse

1. The rioting came to a climax when the mob overthrew a police car.
   暴民们推翻了一辆警车，这时，动乱达到了高潮。
2. The general overthrew the last emperor of that country and established a public.
   将军推翻了那个国家的最后一个皇帝，建立了共和国。