seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one\\\'s right or possession;
\\\"He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town\\\"
\\\"he usurped my rights\\\"
\\\"She seized control of the throne after her husband died\\\"
take the place of;
\\\"gloom had usurped mirth at the party after the news of the terrorist act broke\\\"
造句
用作動詞(v.)
Henry IV usurped the throne of England. 亨利四世篡奪了英國的王位。
You must not allow it to usurp a disproportionate share of your interest. 你不應(yīng)讓它過多地占據(jù)你的興趣。
The assistant began to usurp his boss\\\'s authority. 助手開始篡奪老板的權(quán)力。
常用短語
usurp.
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組詞
The almighty Fiend Whose name usurps thy honours.
出自：Shelley
Cleon..did not wish to usurp the functions of Nicias.