predominant

• adj. 主要的；卓越的；支配的；有力的；有影响的

中文词源

来自predominate,占优势，主导。

英文词源

predominant (adj.)

1570s, from Middle French prédominant (14c.), from Medieval Latin *praedominantem (nominative praedominans), present participle of *praedominare, from Latin prae- "before" (see pre-) + dominari "to rule" (see dominate). Related: Predominantly.

双语例句

1. Yellow is the predominant colour this spring in the fashion world.

黄色是今春时装界的流行颜色。

来自《权威词典》

2. Love of peace is the predominant feeling of many people today.

爱好和平在今天是许多人的主要情感.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3. The predominant feature of his character was pride.

他的性格中主要的特点是骄傲.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. The predominant opinion voiced by Detroit's Arab population seems to be one of frustration.

底特律的阿拉伯人所表达的似乎主要是一种挫折感。

来自辞典例句

5. Amanda's predominant emotion was that of confusion.

阿曼达主要还是感到困惑。

来自辞典例句