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conquering

UK //ˈkɒŋkərɪŋ//US //ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'conqueren',借自古法语 'conquerre',最终来自拉丁语 'conquīrere'(意为‘彻底寻求’)。

verb

❶ 通过武力或努力战胜并控制某个地方、人群或困难,常指军事征服或克服挑战。

“The army succeeded in conquering the enemy's territory.”

(军队成功征服了敌方的领土。)

“She focused on conquering her fear of public speaking.”

(她专注于克服对公开演讲的恐惧。)

同义词:defeating, overcoming, subduing, vanquishing, mastering

常见短语

conquering hero — 指成功战胜敌人或困难后凯旋的英雄,常用于形容取得重大胜利的人。

“He returned home as a conquering hero after winning the battle.”

(他在赢得战斗后作为凯旋的英雄回到家乡。)