domination
/ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɑːmɪˈneɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌdä-mə-ˈnā-shən/ (ame, mw)
domination — 名詞
1. when a person, group, or government uses its superior strength or position to ex
支配；控制
對他人或事物的控制權力
when a person, group, or government uses its superior strength or position to exercise authority over others, often in a way that restricts their freedom or forces them to obey
Ryo grew tired of his manager's constant domination over every team decision.
Ryo 對於主管在每個團隊決策上的持續支配感到厭倦。
possessive + domination + over + noun phrase
The empire's domination of the region lasted for more than two centuries.
該帝國對該地區的支配持續了超過兩個世紀。
domination of + [region/territory] — geopolitical context
Adina spoke out against the domination of large corporations over local businesses.
Adina 公開反對大企業對本地商店的支配。
The villagers lived under the cruel domination of a military regime for decades.
村民們在軍事政權的殘酷統治下生活了幾十年。
Nila refused to accept the domination of her older brother in every family matter.
Nila 拒絕接受哥哥在每個家庭事務上的支配。
- control
broader term; 'control' can be neutral while 'domination' implies forceful or superior power
- rule
more formal, often refers to official governance rather than general power over people
- oppression
stronger negative moral judgment, emphasises cruelty and injustice
- subjugation
more formal and literary, emphasises the act of bringing someone under complete control
- submission
the state of yielding to someone else's power
- liberation
the act of freeing a group from someone else's control
文法句型
domination + over + noun phrase
domination + of + noun phrase
under + [possessive] + domination
用法筆記
This sense often carries a negative connotation of unfair or oppressive control. Frequently used with the prepositions 'over' (especially for people or groups) and 'of' (especially for territories or institutions). The phrase 'under + [adjective] + domination' is a common passive construction.
常見錯誤
2. when a person, company, or group achieves a position of clear superiority over a
主導；優勢
在某領域居於最重要或最成功的地位
when a person, company, or group achieves a position of clear superiority over all rivals in a particular field, market, or activity — for example, a company whose product sells far more than any competitor's, or an athlete who consistently outperforms everyone else
China's domination of the global solar panel market is widely acknowledged.
中國在全球太陽能面板市場的主導地位已廣受承認。
domination of + [market/industry] — commercial context
The team's complete domination of the tournament surprised even their own coach.
該隊在賽事中的完全宰制甚至讓他們的教練感到驚訝。
complete domination of + [competition] — sports context
Lara's domination in the chess competition earned her a spot on the national team.
Lara 在西洋棋比賽中的優勢讓她獲得了國家隊的席位。
The brand's domination of the smartphone industry began with a single breakthrough product.
該品牌在智慧型手機產業的主導地位始於一項突破性產品。
Economists have studied the city's domination of the regional financial sector for years.
經濟學家多年來一直在研究該城市在區域金融領域的主導地位。
- supremacy
slightly more formal; often used for military or ideological contexts
- dominance
very similar in meaning; 'dominance' is slightly less absolute than 'domination' and more commonly used in sports and biology
- preeminence
more formal and literary; emphasises being recognised as the very best
- ascendancy
suggests a rising position of power; often implies a process of gaining superiority over time
- inferiority
the state of being lower in rank, status, or quality
- subordination
placement in a lower or less important position
文法句型
domination + of + noun phrase
domination + in + noun phrase (activity/field)
complete/absolute + domination
用法筆記
Can be neutral or even positive depending on context, unlike Sense 1 which carries a negative tone. Common in discussions of business (market domination), sports (domination of a league), and technology (domination of a field). When used for people ('her domination of the competition'), it emphasises clear superiority without necessarily implying oppression.