| 单词 | dominate |
| 释义 | dominate (once / 284 pages) v If your basketball team is undefeated, you could say that it was able to dominate the competition. To dominate means to be in control or have the power to defeat. Dominate is related to the word domain — which means home. While these words may not seem all that similar, when you are the master of a home or thing, you dominate it. If you get angry, it is wise to not let your feelings dominate you or your actions. Dominate can also mean to be most prominent. If in the woods around your house, oak trees are the most common, you could say that "oak trees dominate the forest." WORD FAMILYdominate: dominated, dominates, dominating, domination+/dominating: dominatingly/domination: dominations USAGE EXAMPLESThe Tennessee State dominated the interior outscoring the Owls 36-14. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) “We will not allow any nation to dominate this industry and impede innovation through unfair trade practices and massive, non-market-based state intervention.” Wall Street Journal(Jan 02, 2017) Speeches normally dominate the first week of the Legislature - but not this year due to security reasons involving the Dakota Access pipeline protests. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1v be in control Her husband completely dominates her Hypo|Hyper overbear overcome possessenter into and control, as of emotions or ideas act upon, influence, work have and exert influence or effect 2v be greater in significance than Syn|Hyper eclipse, overshadow brood, bulk large, hover, loom hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing 3v be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance Syn|Hypo predominate, prevail, reign, rule override prevail over overarchbe central or dominant outbalance, outweigh, overbalance, preponderateweigh more heavily 4v have dominance or the power to defeat over Syn|Hypo|Hyper master command be in command of subject, subjugatemake subservient; force to submit or subdue generalcommand as a general officerdirect or command as an officer dragoonsubjugate by imposing troops enslavemake a slave of; bring into servitude command, control exercise authoritative control or power over 5v look down on The villa dominates the town Syn|Hypo|Hyper command, overlook, overtop dwarf, overshadow, shadow make appear small by comparison lie be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position |
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