1640s, from Latin subvers-, past participle stem of subvertere (see subvert) + -ive. As a noun, attested from 1887. Related: Subversively; subversiveness.
中文解释
1、sub- "under" + vers- + -ive2、含义：turn sth like power to under or below, turn down of sth like power.
实用例句
1. She was seen as a potentially subversive within the party.
她被看成党内潜在的颠覆分子.来自《简明英汉词典》
2. They are contaminating the minds of our young people with these subversive ideas.
他们这些颠覆作乱的思想是对我们年轻人的精神污染.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. This courageous and subversive movie has attracted widespread critical support.
这部大胆而具颠覆性的电影引起了评论界广泛的支持。来自辞典例句
4. In this guise he gathered information about mutinous and subversive designs.
以这个名义,他收集了搞叛变和颠覆活动的阴谋计划的情报.来自辞典例句
5. He's a subversive infidel rebellious alike against his God and his king.
