depose
UK/di'pәuz/US
TOEFLGREC2
释义
v.
To remove a ruler or leader from power
废黜，罢免
v.
To give sworn evidence, especially in writing
（宣誓）作证
词根拆分
词根派生de-（向下）+ pose（放置）="放下来"。depose 一位国王就是把他从王座上放下来。法律义——depose a witness——来自把证词"记录在案"。
词根 pos 还连着 66 个词常用搭配
- 1.depose a ruler废黜统治者
- 2.depose a leader罢免领导人
- 3.deposed king被废黜的国王
例句
- 1.
The general was deposed in a bloodless coup.
这位将军在一场不流血的政变中被废黜。
- 2.
The witness was deposed before the hearing.
证人在听证会前接受了取证。