conquer
v[Tn]
1
(a) take possession of (sth) by force 以武力占領, 征服(某事物)
The Normans conquered England in 1066. 諾曼人於1066年征服了英國.
(b) (fig 比喻) gain the admiration, love, etc of (sb/sth) 贏得(某人[某事物]的贊譽、 愛慕等
He set out to conquer the literary world of London. 他決心贏得倫敦文學界的贊譽.
She has conquered the hearts of many men, ie they have fallen in love with her. 她已使許多男子傾心.
2
(a) defeat (an enemy, a rival, etc) 擊敗 (敵人、 對手等)
England conquered their main rivals in the first round of the competition. 英格蘭隊在第一輪比賽中就擊敗了主要對手.
(b) (fig 比喻) overcome (an obstacle, emotion, etc) 克服(障礙、 情緒等)
The mountain was not conquered (ie successfully climbed) until 1953. 1953年以前, 從未有人能攀登到這座山的山頂.
Smallpox has finally been conquered. 天花終於遏制住了.
You must conquer your fear of driving. 你必須克服駕駛車輛的恐懼心理.