[mass noun]the state or condition of being greater in number or amount (数量等的)优势;普遍;显著 the demographic predominance of the Muslims. 穆斯林的人口优势。 [in sing.]there is a predominance of female teachers. 女教师占多数。 ■the possession or exertion of control or power 主导地位;支配地位 an area of Soviet predominance. 苏维埃政权居控制地位的地区。