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subversive

🇬🇧 UK/səb'vɜːsɪv/🇺🇸 US/sәb'vә:siv/
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Definitions

adj.

Intended to undermine or overthrow an established government or authority

颠覆性的;破坏性的

n.

A person who seeks to undermine or overthrow an established system or government

从事颠覆活动的人

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
subunder, below
+
versturn
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=subversive

Common Collocations

  • 1.subversive activity颠覆性活动
  • 2.subversive elements颠覆性分子
  • 3.subversive literature颠覆性文学
  • 4.subversive influence破坏性影响

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The government banned the book, calling it subversive propaganda.

  • 2.

    Her subversive art challenged the traditional values of the establishment.

  • 3.

    The organization was monitored for allegedly spreading subversive ideas.

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