preponderate
UK/pri'pɒndәreit/US
GREB1
Definitions
v.
To be greater in weight, number, importance or influence; to outweigh or dominate
占优势，超过，压倒，占多数
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpre- (ahead) + ponder (weigh) + -ate (verb) = 'to weigh more, to come down first on the scale.' The verb behind preponderance: when one side preponderates, it outweighs and so dominates the rest.
Root pond still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.preponderate over压过……
- 2.tend to preponderate趋于占上风
- 3.preponderate in number在数量上占多数
Example Sentences
- 1.
In this region, small farms still preponderate over large estates.
- 2.
Arguments for caution preponderated in the final discussion.
- 3.
Reasons to stay seemed to preponderate as the night wore on.