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conquer

UK //ˈkɒŋkə(r)//US //ˈkɑːŋkər//

词源

源自古法语 conquerre,来自拉丁语 conquirere,由 com-(完全) + quaerere(寻求)组成,原意为"完全获得"。

verb

❶ 通过武力或战争手段战胜并控制某个地区或国家,使其臣服于自己的统治之下。

“The Romans conquered many lands in Europe.”

(罗马人征服了欧洲的许多土地。)

“Alexander the Great conquered most of the known world.”

(亚历山大大帝征服了当时已知世界的大部分地区。)

❶ 克服困难、障碍或负面情绪,取得成功或控制局面。

“She conquered her fear of public speaking through practice.”

(她通过练习克服了公开演讲的恐惧。)

“He finally conquered his addiction after years of struggle.”

(经过多年努力,他终于战胜了毒瘾。)

同义词:defeat, overcome, subdue, vanquish, master

常见短语

divide and conquer — 分而治之的策略,通过将问题或对手分割成小部分来逐个击破,最终取得全面胜利。

“The general used a divide and conquer strategy to defeat the enemy forces.”

(将军采用分而治之的策略击败了敌军。)

conquer one's heart — 赢得某人的芳心或感情,通常指通过魅力或努力获得爱情。

“He conquered her heart with his kindness and humor.”

(他用善良和幽默征服了她的心。)