coup

名词 coup:

1. a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
   同义词：coup d'etat, putsch, takeover
2. a brilliant and notable success

1. The president's recent death set the stage for a military coup.
   总统最近死後，酝酿著一场军事政变。
2. The oppressed were free after the coup.
   被压迫的人民，在政变之后获得自由。

coup

n.（名词）
【复数】 coups[kôz]
A brilliantly executed stratagem; a masterstroke.
机敏的策略：非常出色的执行策略；妙举
A coup d`état.
政变
Among certain Native American peoples, a feat of bravery performed in battle, especially the touching of an enemy`s body without causing injury.
棒击：在美国的某些土著人中，战斗时为表现勇敢而棒击敌人身体但不致伤

<习惯用语>count coup
Among certain Native American peoples, to ceremoniously recount one`s exploits in battle.
重计战利品：在印第安人中隆重地重新计数战利品
来源：
French [stroke]
法语 [击，打]
from Old French colp
源自 古法语 colp
from Late Latin colpus * see cope
源自 后期拉丁语 colpus *参见 cope