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源自中古英语,来自古法语 'conqueste',最终源于拉丁语 'conquīrere',意为'彻底寻求'或'获得'。
❶ 指通过武力或战争手段占领或控制一个地区或国家,强调征服的过程和结果。
“The Norman Conquest of England happened in 1066.”
(诺曼征服英格兰发生于1066年。)
“The conquest of new lands expanded the empire's territory.”
(对新土地的征服扩大了帝国的疆域。)
❶ 比喻克服困难或赢得某人的喜爱、信任等,强调通过努力获得成功。
“Her conquest of the business world was impressive.”
(她在商界的成功令人印象深刻。)
“Winning the championship was his greatest conquest.”
(赢得冠军是他最大的成就。)
make a conquest — 指赢得某人的喜爱或信任,通常用于形容在感情或社交上的成功。
“He made a conquest of the audience with his charming speech.”
(他用迷人的演讲征服了观众。)