conquerable
conquerable — 形容詞
- conquerablepositive
- more conquerablecomparative
- most conquerablesuperlative
1. describes an enemy army, territory, or defensive position that can be beaten in
可征服的
能用武力擊敗或佔領
describes an enemy army, territory, or defensive position that can be beaten in a war or battle, allowing the victor to take control of it.
Noor believed the rebel army was not conquerable, so she urged her government to negotiate.
Noor 認為叛軍並非可征服的，因此她敦促政府進行談判。
conquerable + army as subject
The ancient fortress seemed conquerable only by surprise attack at dawn.
這座古老堡壘似乎只有黎明時發動奇襲才有可能被征服。
During the briefing, the general explained which enemy positions were conquerable with the current troops.
在簡報會上，將軍說明了哪些敵軍陣地可用現有部隊攻克。
The island's steep cliffs made it less conquerable than the mainland regions to the north.
這座島嶼陡峭的懸崖使其比北方的大陸地區更難被征服。
Historians still debate whether the Mongol empire was conquerable by any force of that era.
歷史學家仍在爭論蒙古帝國是否能被當時的任何武力所征服。
- defeatable
Broader in use and slightly more informal; does not imply taking control afterward.
- beatable
Informal; used for opponents in sports or competition rather than full-scale war.
- vincible
Very formal and rare; a direct Latin borrowing mostly found in literary or philosophical writing.
- unconquerable
The direct opposite — cannot be defeated under any circumstances.
- invincible
Stronger than unconquerable; suggests it is impossible to defeat by any means.
用法筆記
Subject is typically a military target — an army, a fortress, a region. The by-phrase names the attacking force. This sense is most common in historical or strategic discussion rather than everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
2. describes a problem, difficulty, fear, or challenge that a person can manage or
可克服的
能憑努力處理或戰勝
describes a problem, difficulty, fear, or challenge that a person can manage or defeat through sustained effort, patience, or skill.
With the right training, Noa found that her fear of public speaking was conquerable.
透過正確的訓練，Noa 發現她對公開演講的恐懼是可以克服的。
conquerable + abstract noun (fear)
The team's budget problems were difficult but conquerable with careful planning over three months.
團隊的預算問題雖然棘手，但經過三個月的審慎規劃仍可克服。
Adisa proved that every difficult exam topic is conquerable when you study step by step.
Adisa 證明每一道困難的考試題目，只要一步一步學習，都是可克服的。
Tamás told his students that a language barrier is conquerable through daily conversation practice.
Tamás 告訴學生語言障礙可以透過日常會話練習來克服。
The rescue team showed that even the steepest ridge was conquerable with the right gear.
救援隊證明即使是最陡峭的山脊，只要有適當裝備也能克服。
- surmountable
Similar in meaning but slightly more formal; often used for physical obstacles like a hill or a barrier.
- defeatable
Applies to problems as well but has a more negative tone, as if the problem were an opponent.
- beatable
Informal; used for challenges in everyday life such as a bad habit or a video-game level.
- insurmountable
The most common opposite — describes a problem that seems too big to overcome.
- unconquerable
Felt as stronger; suggests the challenge is permanently beyond anyone's power.
用法筆記
Subject is nearly always an abstract noun — a fear, a problem, a difficulty, or a personal limitation. Unlike sense 1, there is no implication of force or takeover; the emphasis is on personal effort.