dominating
dominating — 形容詞
- dominatingpositive
- more dominatingcomparative
- most dominatingsuperlative
1. Much stronger, more powerful, or more successful than all others in a particular
主導的；強勢
在群體中最強大或有影響力的
Much stronger, more powerful, or more successful than all others in a particular area or group.
The Korean electronics company became the dominating force in the global television market.
這家韓國電子公司在全球電視市場中成為主導力量。
collocation: dominating force in [market/field]
Rafael's dominating performance in the debate earned him first place in the competition.
Rafael 在辯論賽中的強勢表現為他贏得了比賽第一名。
attributive: dominating + performance
Online retailers now play a dominating role in how consumers buy everyday household goods.
網路零售業者如今在消費者購買日常用品方面扮演主導角色。
The team's dominating victory over its main rival surprised sports fans across the country.
該隊對其主要對手的壓倒性勝利震驚了全國的體育迷。
Bao's research team held a dominating position in the field of battery technology for years.
Bao 的研究團隊在電池技術領域多年來一直占據主導地位。
collocation: dominating position
- dominating force
- dominating role
- dominating position
- dominating performance
- dominating victory
- dominant
the standard adjective form; 'dominant' describes the state, while 'dominating' emphasizes the ongoing action
- leading
more neutral in tone; simply means being ahead without the nuance of overpowering others
- predominant
more formal; suggests being the main or most common element in a group
文法句型
dominating + noun
用法筆記
Often describes companies, teams, or performers that are clearly ahead of their competitors. The more common adjective form is 'dominant'; 'dominating' emphasizes the ongoing or active nature of being in the lead.
常見錯誤
2. Trying to control other people's behaviour or decisions in a forceful way that l
專橫的；霸道
試圖強勢控制他人行為或決定的
Trying to control other people's behaviour or decisions in a forceful way that leaves them little freedom.
Beatriz found it hard to work under a dominating manager who made every decision alone.
Beatriz 發現在這樣一位凡事獨斷獨行的專橫主管底下工作很難。
collocation: dominating manager/parent/personality
The politician's dominating attitude during the meeting angered several committee members.
這位政治人物在會議上專橫的態度激怒了數位委員會成員。
collocation: dominating attitude
Asher could no longer tolerate his roommate's dominating behaviour and asked to move out.
Asher 再也無法忍受室友控制慾強的行為，於是要求搬出去。
Critics described the new policy as dominating and unfair to local business owners.
評論家形容這項新政策既專橫，對當地企業主也不公平。
A coach with a dominating personality often discourages players from sharing their ideas freely.
個性專橫的教練往往會打壓球員自由分享想法的意願。
collocation: dominating personality
- dominating personality
- dominating behaviour
- dominating attitude
- dominating manager
- dominating parent
- overbearing
stronger negative tone; suggests someone is unpleasantly arrogant
- controlling
focuses on the need to manage others' actions and choices
- authoritarian
more formal; describes a rule-based, top-down style of leadership
- submissive
willing to follow others' lead
- passive
not assertive or forceful in behaviour
文法句型
dominating + noun
用法筆記
Almost always carries a negative connotation when describing a person's character or behaviour. Compare with sense 1, which is neutral or positive.
常見錯誤
dominating — 動詞
- dominatingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- dominatings3rd person singular
- dominatinging-ing form
- dominatingedpast simple
1. To have a very strong influence or control over someone or something, especially
支配；控制
對人或事物擁有強大影響力或控制力
To have a very strong influence or control over someone or something, especially in a way that limits their freedom.
A social media company is dominating how millions share news and personal photos online.
一家社群媒體公司正在支配數百萬人分享新聞和個人照片的方式。
dominating + how-clause
Meera felt her grandfather dominated every family decision without asking anyone for their opinion.
Meera 覺得她的祖父支配了所有家庭決定，從不過問任何人的意見。
The country's largest bank has been dominating the financial industry for more than fifty years.
該國最大的銀行五十多年來一直支配著金融業。
present perfect continuous: has been dominating
For centuries, a small group of landowners dominated the political life of the entire region.
幾個世紀以來，一小群地主支配了整個地區的政治生活。
- dominate the market
- dominate an industry
- dominate a conversation
- dominate a decision
- control
more general; control can be direct or indirect, dominating implies overwhelming influence
- rule
suggests formal authority or governance rather than informal influence
- overshadow
suggests outshining others rather than actively controlling them
文法句型
dominate + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in business and politics. Can be used in the passive voice ('is dominated by') to describe which entity has control.
2. To be the most important, noticeable, or influential person or thing in a partic
主導；占優勢
在特定情況或領域中最重要或最受關注
To be the most important, noticeable, or influential person or thing in a particular situation or area.
Discussions about climate change have been dominating the news headlines all summer.
整個夏天，關於氣候變遷的討論一直占據新聞頭條。
dominating + news/headlines/discussion
Erik's research on renewable energy dominated the scientific conversation at the international conference.
Erik 關於再生能源的研究在國際會議上主導了科學討論。
The question of job security dominated the union's negotiations with company management this year.
就業保障問題今年主宰了工會與公司管理層的協商。
dominated + negotiations/discussions/debate
Football dominates the sports coverage in Brazil throughout the entire year without exception.
足球全年都占據巴西體育報導的主導地位。
In the final match, an Argentine player dominated the court with speed and accuracy.
在冠軍賽中，一位阿根廷選手以速度和精準度主宰了球場。
dominated + court/field/stage
- dominate the headlines
- dominate the discussion
- dominate the conversation
- dominate the match
- dominate the field
- predominate
more formal; suggests being the main element numerically or statistically
- prevail
suggests winning out or being most common after a competition of ideas
- lead
simpler and more neutral; implies being ahead without overpowering
- follow
to come after in importance or rank
文法句型
dominate + noun phrase
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 focuses on being the most prominent or receiving the most attention, not on actively controlling others.
3. To be much taller or higher than the surrounding area, objects, or buildings, so
高聳於；俯視
因高度優勢而明顯突出於周圍景物之上
To be much taller or higher than the surrounding area, objects, or buildings, so that something stands out clearly from a distance.
The ancient temple dominates the valley, standing high on the hilltop for centuries.
這座古老的寺廟高聳於山谷之上，數百年來矗立在山頂。
physical sense: building dominates landscape
A tall pine tree dominates the garden, rising far above the other plants and flowers.
花園裡一棵高大的松樹聳立其上，遠高於其他植物和花卉。
The new office tower deliberately dominates the surrounding neighbourhood with its glass exterior and height.
新的辦公大樓以其玻璃外牆和高度刻意俯視周圍的街區。
From the beach, the volcanic mountain dominates the entire skyline of the coastal tourist town.
從海灘上看去，這座火山聳立在這個沿海觀光小鎮的整個天際線上。
collocation: dominates the skyline
- dominate the skyline
- dominate the landscape
- dominate the valley
- dominate the surroundings
- tower over
more common for describing height differences; can also describe people
- overlook
emphasizes the view from above rather than the height itself
- loom over
suggests a slightly threatening or imposing height
文法句型
dominate + noun phrase (physical feature)
用法筆記
Describes geographical features, buildings, or structures that are noticeably taller than their surroundings. Not used for people's physical height.
常見錯誤
同根字
- dominate動詞B2
- domination名詞B2
- dominant形容詞B2
- dominance名詞C1
- dominator名詞C1
- predominate動詞C1
- predominant形容詞C1