early 14c., "to knock down," from over- + throw (v.). Figurative sense of "to cast down from power, defeat" is attested from late 14c. Related: Overthrown; overthrowing. Earlier in same senses was overwerpen "to overturn (something), overthrow; destroy," from Old English oferweorpan (see warp (v.)).
overthrow (n.)
1510s, "act of overthrowing," from over- + throw (n.).
中文解释
1、over "above" + throw.2、含义：throw from above, throw down from above, cast down from above.3、roll over, throw over (滚下，扔下) from power.
实用例句
1. These feelings are likely to make people attempt to overthrow the system.
这些情绪有可能促使人们想要推翻现行的体制。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Prosecutors in the trial allege the defendants plotted to overthrow the government.
检方在审判中指称被告密谋推翻政府。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The overthrow of the military regime was followed by a period of anarchy.
军事统治政权被推翻以后，接着是一段时期的无政府状态。
来自《权威词典》
4. a conspiracy to overthrow the government
颠覆政府的阴谋
来自《权威词典》
5. After the overthrow of the government, the country was in chaos.