victory

Definitions

From Latin victoria, built on victus (the past participle of vincere, 'conquered'). This is the vict- form in its purest state: the finished result of having conquered. It anchors the whole family — remember victory = winning, and every other vinc/vict word reads as a flavor of overcoming.

Common Collocations

• 1.win a victory取得胜利
• 2.decisive victory决定性的胜利
• 3.narrow victory险胜
• 4.claim victory宣告胜利

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The team celebrated a hard-fought victory over their rivals.

• 2.

  Her election victory surprised almost everyone.

• 3.

  It was a small but symbolic victory for the campaigners.

Easily Confused

victory vs win — 'win' (noun) is everyday and concrete, usually about a single game or contest: a 3–0 win. 'victory' is more elevated and can be moral, political, or symbolic as well as sporting: a moral victory. You'd cheer 'we won,' but a headline writes 'historic victory.'