predominate
US /prɪˈdɑː.mə.neɪt/
UK /prɪˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt/
动词
1.
占主导, 居多数
be the strongest or main element; be greater in number or amount
示例:
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In the rainforest, green plants predominate.
在雨林中，绿色植物占主导地位。
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The older members predominate in the club.
在俱乐部中，年长的成员占主导地位。
2.
占据主导, 施加控制
have or exert controlling power or influence over someone or something
示例:
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His strong personality tends to predominate in any group.
他强大的个性在任何群体中都倾向于占据主导地位。
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Economic concerns often predominate over environmental ones.
经济考量往往压倒环境考量。
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