supremacy

/suˈpreməsi/ (bre, ipa) · [səprˈɛməsi] /suˈpreməsi/ (ame, ipa) · [səprˈɛməsi] /sə-ˈpre-mə-sē How to pronounce supremacy (audio) sü- also -ˈprē-/ (ame, mw)

supremacy — 名詞

1. the condition of being in the highest position of influence or command, where no

1.名詞B2
釋義

霸權

擁有最高權力或主導地位的狀態

the condition of being in the highest position of influence or command, where no one else has as much control

例句

During the Cold War, both superpowers competed for military supremacy across the globe.

冷戰期間，兩個超級大國爭奪全球軍事霸權。

collocation: military supremacy / global supremacy

The company's supremacy in smartphone technology was challenged by new competitors from Asia.

該公司在智慧型手機技術上的霸權地位，受到了來自亞洲新競爭者的挑戰。

同義詞
  • dominance

    more general and slightly less formal; emphasizes having the most influence or control

  • hegemony

    more specific and formal; refers to leadership or dominance of one group over others, especially in politics or culture

  • pre-eminence

    highly formal; emphasizes being outstanding or surpassing all others in quality or rank

  • superiority

    focuses on being better in quality or status rather than having direct control over others

反義詞
  • inferiority

    the state of being lower in status, rank, or quality

  • subordination

    the state of being under someone else's authority or control

文法句型

supremacy over [someone/something]

[possessive] + supremacy

supremacy in [domain]

用法筆記

Typically followed by 'over' when specifying who or what is being dominated. Subject is often a country, military force, organization, or political group. Frequently appears in discussions of military, political, economic, or technological power.

常見錯誤

❌The country tried to show its supremacy against its neighbors.
✅The country tried to show its supremacy over its neighbors.
💡The correct preposition after 'supremacy' in this sense is 'over', not 'against'.
❌The team had supremacy than all others.
✅The team had supremacy over all others.
💡When comparing, use 'over', not 'than'.

2. the state of being better than all others in a particular activity, skill, or fi

2.名詞C1
釋義

卓越

在某方面達到頂尖的狀態

the state of being better than all others in a particular activity, skill, or field of achievement

例句

The chef's supremacy in pastry-making was recognized by food critics around the world.

這位主廚在糕點製作方面的卓越表現，獲得了世界各地美食評論家的肯定。

collocation: supremacy in [field]

Ingrid trained for many years to achieve supremacy in traditional Japanese calligraphy.

Ingrid 訓練了許多年，以求在傳統日本書道領域達到卓越的境界。

同義詞
  • excellence

    broader and more commonly used; emphasizes high quality without necessarily being number one

  • pre-eminence

    more formal; stresses being widely recognized as the best in a particular field

  • distinction

    focuses on being set apart or honored for exceptional quality

反義詞
  • mediocrity

    the state of being average or ordinary, rather than outstanding

文法句型

supremacy in [activity/field]

[possessive] + supremacy

用法筆記

Commonly followed by 'in' to specify the area of excellence. Narrower in scope than sense 1 — typically applies to competitive fields such as sports, arts, academic disciplines, or skilled trades. Less likely to describe military or political power.

常見錯誤

❌Her supremacy as a singer is clear to everyone.
✅Her supremacy in singing is clear to everyone.
💡Use 'in' to specify the area where someone is the best, not 'as'.
❌The restaurant claimed supremacy of desserts.
✅The restaurant claimed supremacy in desserts.
💡The correct preposition is 'in', not 'of', when describing a field of excellence.