dominate /ˈdɔmineit/ vt. 1.在…占首要地位：dominate one’s family (others) 主宰一家(别人)［考句］ This book is expected to dominate the best-seller lists. 预计该书能居畅销书榜首。2.支配，统治， 控制：dominate the situation 控制局面; dominate one’s mind 支配某人思想［考句］People were surprised to find that he had the ability to dominate everything he was involved in.人们惊奇地发现，他有驾驭任何与他相关事情的能力。3.耸立于，俯视：The building dominates the town. 大楼俯视整个城区。
domination /dɔmiˈneiʃən/ n. [u]控制，统治：The company has struggled to maintain its domination in the marketplace.该公司奋力维持其市场优势。The country came under foreign domination.该国受到外国势力的控制。
