
conquer
/ˈkɒŋkə/ · /ˈkɑːŋkər/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #5087 in the learning path
征服;攻占
Definitions
v. Take control of a country or place by force.
征服;攻占
v. Successfully deal with a fear, difficulty, or challenge.
克服;战胜
Example
She conquered her fear and climbed onto the diving board.
她克服了恐惧,爬上了跳板。
Throughout history, powerful states have sought to conquer neighbouring territories to gain resources and expand their influence.
纵观历史,强大的国家一直试图征服邻近领土,以获取资源并扩大影响力。
Collocations
- conquer a territory
- conquer a fear
- conquer a mountain
Word family
- conqueror (n.)
- conquest (n.)
Synonyms
- overcome
- subdue
Antonyms
- surrender
Usage tip
及物动词,直接接宾语:conquer a fear。
FAQ
- What does conquer mean?
- Take control of a country or place by force. Successfully deal with a fear, difficulty, or challenge.
- How is conquer pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒŋkə/, US /ˈkɑːŋkər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.