domineering
/ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɑːmɪˈnɪrɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌdä-mə-ˈnir-iŋ/ (ame, mw)
domineering — 形容詞
- domineeringpositive
- more domineeringcomparative
- most domineeringsuperlative
1. always pushing other people to do things your way and showing little respect for
專橫的
老想支配別人，不顧對方感受的
always pushing other people to do things your way and showing little respect for what they want or feel.
Wren sounded domineering by assigning everyone's weekend jobs before breakfast.
Wren 還沒吃早餐，就先替大家分派週末工作，聽起來很專橫。
sound domineering by + gerund showing control
During practice, Ayesha grew domineering and corrected every dancer's smallest move.
練習時，Ayesha 變得很專橫，連每個舞者最小的動作都要糾正。
grow domineering in a group activity
Mert's domineering tone made the volunteers stop sharing ideas.
Mert 專橫的語氣讓志工們不再分享想法。
Even in card games, Dewi became domineering and chose rules for everyone.
就連玩牌時，Dewi 也變得很專橫，連規則都要替大家決定。
The chef's domineering manner sent two new cooks out of the kitchen.
主廚那種專橫的態度，讓兩個新來的廚師直接走出廚房。
- overbearing
emphasises making other people feel small or unable to speak
- dictatorial
stronger and harsher; often suggests command-and-obey behaviour
- bossy
more informal and often lighter in tone, especially for children
- controlling
broader; can focus on managing someone's life rather than giving orders openly
- considerate
shows care for other people's feelings and wishes
- respectful
treats other people's choices and opinions properly
- easygoing
relaxed and not eager to control others
文法句型
be/sound/become + domineering
domineering + noun (manner, tone, behaviour)
domineering toward/with + someone
用法筆記
Usually describes a person's manner, tone, or behaviour in relationships, families, or small groups rather than formal political power. Strongly negative: it suggests the person ignores other people's wishes, not merely that they are confident or efficient.