conquest
conquest
noun
make a conquest of
noun
- [mass noun]the subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force
征服，攻占
the conquest of the Aztecs by the Spanish.
西班牙对阿兹特克的征服。
■[count noun]a territory which has been gained in such a way
被征服的领土，掠取地
colonial conquests.
殖民地。
■(the Conquest)the invasion and assumption of control of England by William of Normandy in 1066
（1066年诺曼底的征服者威廉的）征服英国。 参见 Norman Conquest
■the overcoming of a problem or weakness
战胜，破除，克服
the conquest of inflation.
克服通货膨胀。
■the successful ascent of a mountain, especially one not previously climbed
（尤指对以前无人攀登过的山峰的）成功攀登
the conquest of Qomolangma .
成功攀登珠穆朗玛峰。
■[count noun]a person whose affection or favour has been won
爱情的俘虏；其欢心已被博取者
make a conquest of
- win the affections
博得欢心，赢得青睐
- Middle English: from Old French conquest(e), based on Latin conquirere (see conquer)
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