单词 | vanquish |
释义 | vanquish —vanquishable, adj. —vanquisher, n. —vanquishment, n. /vang"kwish, van"-/, v.t. 1. to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle. 2. to defeat in any contest or conflict; be victorious over: to vanquish one's opponent in an argument. 3. to overcome or overpower: He vanquished all his fears. [1300-50; ME vencuschen, venquisshen < OF vencus ptp. and venquis past tense of veintre < L vincere to overcome] Syn. 1. subjugate, suppress, crush, quell. |
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