A new analysis of the data could overturn the long-held theory about the migration patterns of ancient birds.
对数据的新分析可能会推翻关于古代鸟类迁徙模式的长期理论。
Which choice best defines “overturn”?
C — To turn something upside down or to reverse a decision. “overturn” means to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision.
Which word means “to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision”?
D — overturn. “overturn” means to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision.
overturn — to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision. In Chinese: 推翻，颠覆.
overturn is pronounced /ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn/.
A new analysis of the data could overturn the long-held theory about the migration patterns of ancient birds. (对数据的新分析可能会推翻关于古代鸟类迁徙模式的长期理论。)
reverse, invalidate, capsize — all close in meaning to overturn (to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision).
uphold, confirm — each the opposite of overturn (to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision).
Yes. overturn is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.