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predominance

UK/prɪ'dɒmɪnəns/US/pri'dɒminәns/
C2

Definitions

n.

The state of being greater in power, number, or influence than others.

优势,主导地位。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
pre-before
+
dominhouse, master, rule, tame
+
-ancestate, quality
=predominance

pre- (above) + dominance = "the state of ruling above the rest," the noun for predominant.

Root dom still carries 40 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.predominance of……的主导/占多数
  • 2.cultural predominance文化主导地位
  • 3.numerical predominance数量上的优势

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The predominance of cars has reshaped our cities.

  • 2.

    There is a predominance of small firms in the sector.

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