pre·pon·der·ance,pre·pon·der·ancy /prɪˈpɒndərəns/，/-sɪ/ n. (数量、重量、权力、影响、重要性等方面的)优势；多数 The enemy have a marked preponderance in the air. 敌人占有明显的空中优势。 The great preponderance of opinion supported the view. 绝大多数意见支持这种观点。 There is a definite preponderance of women among those who study English literature. 在研修英国文学的人中绝大多数是女子。