predominate /prɪˈdɒmɪˌneɪt/ ( predominating, predominated, predominates )

• 1. 

  V-I If one type of person or thing predominates in a group, there is more of that type of person or thing in the group than of any other. (在数量上) 占优势 [正式]

  例：

  In older age groups women predominate because men tend to die younger.

  在年龄较大的人群中，女性占多数，因为男性的寿命倾向于短些。

• 2. 

  V-I When a feature or quality predominates, it is the most important or noticeable one in a situation. 占主导地位 [正式]

  例：

  He wants to create a society where Islamic principles predominate.

  他想创建一个伊斯兰教信念占主导地位的社会。