[mass noun]the state or condition of being greater in number or amount (數(shù)量等的)優(yōu)勢;普遍;顯著 the demographic predominance of the Muslims. 穆斯林的人口優(yōu)勢。 [in sing.]there is a predominance of female teachers. 女教師占多數(shù)。 ■the possession or exertion of control or power 主導(dǎo)地位;支配地位 an area of Soviet predominance. 蘇維埃政權(quán)居控制地位的地區(qū)。