dominion

US /dəˈmɪn.jən/
UK /dəˈmɪn.jən/
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1.

统治, 主权

sovereignty or control

:
The empire extended its dominion over vast territories.
帝国将其统治扩展到广阔的领土。
Humans have been given dominion over the animals.
人类被赋予了对动物的统治权
2.

领地, 势力范围

a territory or sphere of influence

:
The country was once a British dominion.
这个国家曾经是英国的自治领
He considered the entire forest his personal dominion.
他把整个森林都视为自己的私人领地