来自拉丁语domus, 家，词源同domain. 即一家之主，支配，控制。

1. Fathers have the power to dominate children and young people.

父辈们有能力支配孩子们和年轻人的生活。

2. It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.

名单上大部分是爱尔兰名字，这没什么不合适的。

3. The countries of Eastern Europe immediately started to dominate.

东欧国家立即开始占据支配地位。

4. Jones had set out to intimidate and dominate Paul.

琼斯开始恐吓并控制保罗。

5. When they were in company she always seemed to dominate the conversation.

他们在一起的时候，她好像总是操纵着话语权。