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domineering

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++dom·i·neer·ing /ˌdɒməˈnɪərɪŋ◂ $ ˌdɑːməˈnɪr-/ adjective  CONTROLsomeone who is domineering tries to control other people without considering their feelings or ideas – used to show disapproval 专横的,霸道的〔含贬义〕 a domineering mother 专横的母亲domineer verb [intransitive]
Examples from the Corpus
domineeringHe always liked to say what was going to be done, he was very domineering.There had to be some way of putting an end to his domineering activities.He's arrogant and domineering and never listens to anyone.The lowlanders are sub-moral beings in Buid eyes, given their aggressive and domineering customs.Invoice this domineering devil for every minute of your time, Caroline!Hattie was struggling to break free from her domineering father.She is a more acceptable creature in the eyes of society than the domineering Mrs. Proudie.Suddenly, a domineering parent knows everything, also about tennis strategy.My mother has a very domineering personality.And then the great leader must have a domineering personality.Ive always liked him, and said that all he lacked was the domineering touch.
dom·i·neer·ing adjectiveChineseSyllable
people domineering Corpus someone tries who to other is control


domineering
domineering /ˌdɒməˈnɪərɪŋ◂, ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ◂ $ ˌdɑːməˈnɪr-/ adjective
someone who is domineering tries to control other people without considering their feelings or ideas – used to show disapproval:
    a domineering mother
—domineer verb [intransitive]


dom·in·eer·ingBrE /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/ 🔊 adjective (disapproving) trying to control other people without considering their opinions or feelings 专断的;盛气凌人的a cold and domineering father冷漠而专制的父亲a domineering manner专断的态度