Vanquish



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.征服
• ［英］ v.征服 ( to defeat in a conflict or contest)
• ［记］ vanqu ( =vinc战胜) +ish
• ［例］ The enemy was vanquished at last.

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb

• Etymology: Middle English venquishen, from Anglo-French venquis-, preterit stem of veintre to conquer, from Latin vincere — more at victor
• Date: 14th century
• 1. to overcome in battle ; subdue completely
• 2. to defeat in a conflict or contest
• 3. to gain mastery over (an emotion, passion, or temptation) <vanquish your fear>
• Synonyms: see conquer
• ? vanquishable adjective
• ? vanquisher noun

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