destabilization
destabilization — 名詞
1. the process by which a country, government, or economic system is weakened so th
動盪化；失穩
國家或經濟失去穩定的過程
the process by which a country, government, or economic system is weakened so that it cannot keep order or stay in control, often through deliberate outside pressure.
Western leaders blamed foreign agents for the destabilization of the region after the second border attack.
在第二次邊境攻擊後，西方領導人將該地區的動盪化歸咎於外國特工。
destabilization of + region/area
Rising fuel prices led to a slow destabilization of the country's economy.
油價上升導致該國經濟逐漸動盪化。
slow / rapid destabilization of [economy]
Eli warned the council that closing the factories could cause the destabilization of nearby towns.
Eli 警告議會，關閉工廠可能造成鄰近城鎮的動盪化。
The newspaper described the protests as a clear attempt at destabilization by the opposition party.
報紙將抗議活動描述為反對黨明顯的動盪化企圖。
Years of drought and war contributed to the destabilization of the small island nation.
多年的乾旱與戰爭導致這個小島國的動盪化。
- disruption
broader; can apply to schedules, plans, or daily life, not only political systems
- subversion
implies secret action from within; destabilization can also come from outside pressure
- weakening
more general; doesn't carry the political-collapse meaning
- stabilization
direct opposite — restoring order or balance
- consolidation
strengthening of power or control
文法句型
destabilization of [country/region/economy]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a long-running process or hostile actor; the object (introduced by 'of') is typically a country, government, region, or economy — rarely a person or small object.
常見錯誤
destabilization — 動詞
1. to make something stop being firm, balanced, or steady, so that it may fall, bre
使不穩；動搖
讓物體或情況失去平衡
to make something stop being firm, balanced, or steady, so that it may fall, break, or stop working properly.
Heavy rain had destabilized the cliff above Dewi's village.
大雨已經使 Dewi 村莊上方的懸崖變得不穩。
destabilize a physical structure
Even a small extra weight on the shelf could destabilize the whole bookcase.
架上多一點重量都可能動搖整個書櫃。
destabilize + object
Shirin tested whether the loose brick at the bottom would destabilize the garden wall.
Shirin 測試底部的鬆磚是否會使花園的牆變得不穩。
Sudden mood swings had begun to destabilize Rachel's daily routine at home.
突然的情緒起伏開始動搖 Rachel 在家的日常作息。
文法句型
destabilize + [object]
用法筆記
Distinct from sense 2: this sense covers any object or pattern that loses balance (a wall, a routine, a chemical reaction), while sense 2 is specifically about governments and political systems.
常見錯誤
2. to take actions, often deliberate ones, that stop a government or country from w
顛覆；使動盪
使政府或國家難以運作
to take actions, often deliberate ones, that stop a government or country from working properly, so that it may lose power or collapse.
The minister accused neighbouring states of trying to destabilize the new democratic government.
部長指控鄰國試圖顛覆新成立的民主政府。
destabilize + government
Years of unfair trade rules had destabilized the small Pacific economy.
多年不公平的貿易規則已經使這個小型太平洋經濟體陷入動盪。
destabilize + economy
Liang argued that constant rumours online were enough to destabilize a fragile government.
Liang 認為網路上不斷的謠言就足以顛覆一個脆弱的政府。
Foreign money flowing to rebel groups began to destabilize the entire region.
流向叛軍的外國資金開始使整個地區動盪。
Tara wrote that the leaked emails were designed to destabilize public trust in the election.
Tara 寫道，這些外洩的電郵就是用來顛覆民眾對選舉的信任。
- stabilize
restore order to a country or system
- strengthen
make a government or economy more secure
文法句型
destabilize + [country/government/region]
用法筆記
Object must be something large and institutional — a country, government, party, economy, region, or shared trust. Frequently passive: 'the government was destabilized by months of protest'.