domineer

英[,dɒmɪ'nɪə] 美
  • vi. 跋扈;作威作福
  • vt. 盛气凌人

中文词源


domineer 专断

来自拉丁语domus, 家,词源同domain. 即一家之主的,专断的。

英文词源


domineer (v.)
1580s, from Dutch domineren "to rule" (16c.), from Middle French dominer, from Latin dominari "to rule, 'lord' it over" (see domination). Shakespeare's usage is not the earliest in English. Related: Domineering.

双语例句


1. Big boys sometimes domineer their younger brothers and sisters.
大男孩有时会欺压自己的弟妹们.

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2. He tried to domineer over everyone.
他想对任何人都专横跋扈.

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3. Big boys sometimes domineer over the younger pupils.
大男孩有时会蛮横地对待较年幼的小学生.

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4. I wouldn't work for someone who tries to domineer over everyone as Mr , Smith does.
像史密斯那种总想支配别人的人,我不愿为他作事.

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