1580s, "tumble down, fall headfirst," earlier "tumble or roll about" (1540s), from top (v.) "to tip" + frequentative suffix -le. Transitive sense also is from 1590s. Related: Toppled; toppling.
实用例句
1. The action seemed a clumsy attempt to topple the Janata Dal government.
这一试图推翻人民党政府的行动似乎缺乏策略。来自柯林斯例句
2. The tree is so badly damaged they are worried it might topple over.
这棵树严重受损，他们担心它会倒掉。来自柯林斯例句
3. The general is accused of conniving in a plot to topple the government.
将军被指控纵容一个颠覆政府的阴谋.来自《简明英汉词典》
4. He slapped his knee and began to topple from his seat.
