Ruling; governing; prevailing; controlling. || Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance. || (medicine) Designating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation.
Their dominant market position is the result of a combination of prudent management and incompetence on the part of their competitors.
It was during the 17th century that eggs became the dominant ingredient for raising cakes, gradually replacing yeast.
Is having a dominant personality that others instinctively follow necessarily a good thing?
To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.
It would also reduce the ability of one hegemonic power to take unilateral action or domineer.
But she had become imperious, and inclined to domineer, if not in action, yet in spirit.
The Bishop is old and meek, and Mr. Groschut thought that he could domineer.
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angel: An immortal, spiritual being attendant upon God. In medieval angelology, there are nine orders of spiritual beings. From the highest to the lowest in rank, they are. seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations or diminions, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels, and angels.
天使: 神的使者,侍从上帝的不死的精灵。
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angel: An immortal, spiritual being attendant upon God. In medieval angelology, there are nine orders of spiritual beings. From the highest to the lowest in rank, they are. seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations or diminions, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels, and angels.
天使: 神的使者,侍从上帝的不死的精灵。
属类:综合句库-未分类-
|noun|
1.(in traditional Christian angelology) the fourth-highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy.
‘Dionysius established the celestial hierarchy of nine choirs: seraphim, cherubim, and thrones; dominations, virtues, and powers; principalities, archangels, and angels, the last two having a direct mission to men.’
2.The exercise of power or influence over someone or something, or the state of being so controlled.
‘the imperial _domination_ of India’
‘The remaining half hour contained a predictable level of _domination_ from the league leaders.’