hegemonic

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hegemonic — 形容詞

  • hegemonicpositive
  • more hegemoniccomparative
  • most hegemonicsuperlative

1. holding so much power over rival nations or groups within a region or field that

1.形容詞C1
釋義

霸權的

指在特定領域中擁有主導支配地位

holding so much power over rival nations or groups within a region or field that it sets the rules and norms others are expected to follow

例句

Samir studied the hegemonic role of the United States in Latin American politics.

Samir 研究了美國在拉丁美洲政治中的霸權角色。

collocation: hegemonic role

Kofi argued that the hegemonic position of English threatens many smaller languages worldwide.

Kofi 主張,英語的霸權地位威脅到全球許多較小的語言。

collocation: hegemonic position

同義詞
  • dominant

    broader in scope; 'hegemonic' specifically implies control through institutions and ideas rather than raw strength

  • preeminent

    focuses on being the best or most important; 'hegemonic' adds the dimension of exercising control over others

  • supreme

    suggests the highest rank or authority; 'hegemonic' emphasises the active shaping of rules and norms

反義詞
  • subordinate

    under the control or influence of a hegemonic power

  • marginal

    lacking the power or influence that a hegemonic group holds

文法句型

hegemonic + noun

用法筆記

Common in academic and political writing; typically modifies abstract nouns such as 'power', 'influence', 'position', or 'control'.

常見錯誤

The hegemonic team won every match this season.
The dominant team won every match this season.
💡'hegemonic' describes systemic political or cultural control, not simple superiority in sports or competition.