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dominating

UK/dɑmə,netɪŋ/US/'dɒmineitiŋ/
B2

Definitions

adj.

Exercising strong control or influence; overbearing.

占主导地位的;专横的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dominatehouse, master, rule, tame
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=dominating

Present participle of dominate used as an adjective: "acting as master," either controlling a scene or being domineering toward people.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She has a dominating presence on stage.

  • 2.

    His dominating manner put everyone on edge.

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