a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
a brilliant and notable success
例句
用作名词 (n.)
He pulled off a spectacular coup. 他发动一次政变而获得成功。
The party staged a bloodless coup. 该政党发动了一起不流血的政变。
It was a major coup for us to get such a prestigious contract. 赢得如此漂亮的合同对我们来说是巨大的成功。
常见句型
用作名词 (n.)
It would be quite a coup for you if you were appointed a member of the government. You'd really have power you want, then. 你要是被任命为政府成员，那对您是成功的一着，那时你肯定会掌握您想要的权力。
经典引文
I made a bold coup to regain my tottering prestige.
出自： W. Gerhardie
The bust appearing on coins will be 'couped', or cut off above the shoulders.
美
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