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conquest

/ˈkɒŋkwest/ · /ˈkɑːŋkwest/

CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #6522 in the learning path

征服;攻占

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Definitions

n. the act of taking control of a country by force

征服;攻占

n. a place brought under control through military force

征服的领土

Example

The castle fell after months of fighting and conquest.

经过数月的战斗与征服,这座城堡陷落了。

Military conquest often reshaped trade networks and introduced new languages to regions under foreign rule.

军事征服往往重塑贸易网络,并将新语言带入受外来统治的地区。

Collocations

  • military conquest
  • territorial conquest
  • wars of conquest

Word family

  • conquer (v.)
  • conqueror (n.)

Usage tip

表示征服行为可不可数;指征服的领土时可数。

FAQ

What does conquest mean?
the act of taking control of a country by force a place brought under control through military force
How is conquest pronounced?
UK /ˈkɒŋkwest/, US /ˈkɑːŋkwest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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