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predominate

英[prɪ'dɒmɪneɪt] 美[prɪ'dɑmə'net]
  • vt. 支配,主宰;在…中占优势
  • vi. 占主导(或支配)地位;占优势

英英释意


1. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance;
"Money reigns supreme here"
"Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
2. appear very large or occupy a commanding position;
"The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"
"Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"