subversive

英 [səbˈvɜːsɪv]

美 [səbˈvɜːrsɪv]

adj.  颠覆性的; 暗中起破坏作用的
n.  危险分子，颠覆分子

复数：subversives　

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Collins.1 / BNC.11635 / COCA.11280

牛津词典

adj.

• 颠覆性的；暗中起破坏作用的
  trying or likely to destroy or damage a government or political system by attacking it secretly or indirectly

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 颠覆性的;破坏性的
  Something that issubversiveis intended to weaken or destroy a political system or government.
  1. 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。
• N-COUNT 颠覆分子;破坏分子
  Subversivesare people who attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government.
  1. Agents regularly rounded up suspected subversives.
     特工定期围捕可疑的颠覆分子。

英英释义

noun

• a radical supporter of political or social revolution
  Synonym:revolutionistrevolutionarysubverter

adj

• in opposition to a civil authority or government
  Synonym:insurgentseditious

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