coup /kuː/ CET6+ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-COUNT When there is a coup, a group of people seize power in a country. 政变

  例：

  ...a military coup.

  …一次军事政变。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A coup is an achievement which is thought to be especially good because it was very difficult. 极为难得的成就

  例：

  The sale is a big coup for the auction house.

  这次拍卖额对该拍卖行而言是极为难得的成就。