predominate
US /prɪˈdɑː.mə.neɪt/
UK /prɪˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt/
動詞
1.
佔主導, 居多數
be the strongest or main element; be greater in number or amount
範例:
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In the rainforest, green plants predominate.
在雨林中，綠色植物佔主導地位。
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The older members predominate in the club.
在俱樂部中，年長的成員佔主導地位。
2.
佔據主導, 施加控制
have or exert controlling power or influence over someone or something
範例:
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His strong personality tends to predominate in any group.
他強大的個性在任何群體中都傾向於佔據主導地位。
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Economic concerns often predominate over environmental ones.
經濟考量往往壓倒環境考量。
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