Conquer



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解释

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• v. 以武力征服
• ［英］ v. 以武力征服 ( take possession of sth by force)
• ［记］ con ( 全部) +quer ( 寻求, 询问) -> 全部寻求到 -> 征服
• ［同］ 派生词: conqueror ( n. 征服者)

Webster Collegiate

verb (conquered; conquering)

• Etymology: Middle English, to acquire, conquer, from Anglo-French conquerre, from Vulgar Latin *conquaerere, alteration of Latin conquirere to search for, collect, from com- + quaerere to ask, search
• Date: 14th century
• transitive verb
  • 1. to gain or acquire by force of arms ; subjugate <conquer territory
  • 2. to overcome by force of arms ; vanquish <conquered the enemy
  • 3. to gain mastery over or win by overcoming obstacles or opposition <conquered the mountain
  • 4. to overcome by mental or moral power ; surmount <conquered her fear
• intransitive verb
  • to be victorious
• ? conqueror noun
• Synonyms:
  • conquer, vanquish, defeat, subdue, reduce, overcome, overthrow mean to get the better of by force or strategy. conquer implies gaining mastery of <Caesar conquered Gaul. vanquish implies a complete overpowering<vanquished the enemy and ended the war. defeat does not imply the finality or completeness of vanquish which it otherwise equals<the Confederates defeated the Union forces at Manassas. subdue implies a defeating and suppression<subdued the native tribes after years of fighting. reduce implies a forcing to capitulate or surrender<the city was reduced after a month-long siege. overcome suggests getting the better of with difficulty or after hard struggle<overcame a host of bureaucratic roadblocks. overthrow stresses the bringing down or destruction of existing power<violently overthrew the old regime.

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