predominate

• 形容在某情况下或群体中最普遍、最有影响力或占主导地位的。

Describes something that is the most common, powerful, or influential in a particular situation or group.

1. Having superior power and influenceC1formal

   Being the most powerful, important, or influential element in a group or situation.

   主导的

   • The predominate culture in the region has shaped its traditions for centuries.
   • Her predominate role in the company made her the key decision-maker.
   • In the debate, the predominate opinion was in favor of the new policy.

   同义词chiefcontrollingdominantforemostleadingmainpredominantpreponderantprevailingprincipalrulingsovereign

   反义词inferiorinsignificantminorsecondarysubordinate

• 动词，表示在某范围内数量最多、力量最强、影响最大，或占主导、支配地位。

A verb used to indicate being the strongest or most common element, or having the greatest influence or control.

1. Be the main or most common elementB2formal

   To be the largest in number, quantity, power, status, or importance.

   占主导地位

   • In this region, oak trees predominate over other species.
   • During the debate, economic issues predominated.
   • Young people predominate in the city's population.

   同义词dominatehold swaypreponderateprevailreignrule

   反义词followsubordinateyield

2. Be visually dominantC1formal

   To appear very large or occupy a commanding position in a space.

   占主导地位

   • The cathedral predominates over the entire town square.
   • A massive statue predominates in the center of the park.
   • The mountain range predominates the landscape for miles.

   同义词dominateloomovershadowstand outtower