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v.transfer one's allegiance; change sides in a war; turn one's coat; mutiny
执政党已有好几位党员倒戈了。
There have been several defections from the ruling party.
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Word usage
- Separable word"倒" and "戈" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他因为怕死，倒了戈。
He changed sides in a war for fear of death.