conquest
n 征服(con+quest)
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conquest
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◙ noun1. [mass noun] the subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force• 征服,攻占 »the conquest of the Aztecs by the Spanish. 西班牙对阿兹特克的征服。 [count noun] a territory which has been gained in such a way• 被征服的领土,掠取地 »colonial conquests. 殖民地。 (the Conquest)the invasion and assumption of control of England by William of Normandy in 1066• (1066年诺曼底的征服者威廉的)征服英国。--› see
Norman Conquest the overcoming of a problem or weakness• 战胜,破除,克服 »the conquest of inflation. 克服通货膨胀。 the successful ascent of a mountain, especially one not previously climbed• (尤指对以前无人攀登过的山峰的)成功攀登 »the conquest of Qomolangma . 成功攀登珠穆朗玛峰。 [count noun] a person whose affection or favour has been won• 爱情的俘虏;其欢心已被博取者【IDIOMS】
◘ make a conquest of1. win the affections• 博得欢心,赢得青睐【语源】
1. Middle English: from Old French conquest(e), based on Latin conquirere (see conquer )
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