单词 | conquer |
释义 | con·quer (kŏngkər) v. con·quered, con·quer·ing, con·quers v.tr. 1. a. To gain control of or subdue by military force: conquered the neighboring lands. b. To defeat in war: The Greeks conquered the Persians. See Synonyms at defeat. 2. a. To eliminate or minimize (a difficulty, for example): vaccines that conquered smallpox; programs to conquer poverty. b. To overcome or surmount mentally or emotionally: You must conquer your fear of heights. 3. To reach the summit of (a mountain) by climbing. 4. a. To gain the affection or admiration of: back when jazz conquered Paris. b. To seduce. v.intr. To be victorious; win. [Middle English conqueren, from Old French conquerre, from Vulgar Latin *conquaerere, from Latin conquīrere, to procure : com-, intensive pref.; see COM- + quaerere, to seek.] conquer·a·ble adj. conquer·or, conquer·er n. |
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