subvert
verb [ T ] formal uk/səbˈvɜːt/ us/səbˈvɝːt/
破坏,动摇,颠覆(尤指现有的政治体制)
to try to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system
The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government. 叛军试图推翻政府。
Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness. 我们的良好意图有时会被自私的本性所破坏。