单词 | dominate |
释义 | dom·i·nate ![]() v. dom·i·nat·ed, dom·i·nat·ing, dom·i·nates v.tr. 1. To control, govern, or rule by superior authority or power: Successful leaders dominate events rather than react to them. 2. To exert a supreme, guiding influence on or over: Ambition dominated their lives. 3. a. To enjoy a commanding, controlling position in: a drug company that dominates the tranquilizer market. b. To be the most abundant in: Grasses dominate most salt marshes. 4. To overlook from a height: a view from the cliffside chalet that dominates the valley. v.intr. 1. To have or exert strong authority or mastery. 2. To be situated in or occupy a position that is more elevated or decidedly superior to others. 3. To be predominant in an ecosystem. [Latin dominārī, domināt-, to rule, from dominus, lord; see dem- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] domi·na′tive adj. domi·na′tor n. |
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