conquest
/ˈkɒŋkwest/noun
mass noun
1- the subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force征服, 攻占：
the conquest of the Aztecs by the Spanish.
西班牙人对阿兹特克人的征服。
1.1
- count noun a territory which has been gained in such a way被征服的领土, 掠取地：
colonial conquests.
殖民地。
1.2
the Conquest
the invasion and assumption of control of England by William of Normandy in 1066
1.3
- the overcoming of a problem or weakness战胜, 破除, 克服：
the conquest of inflation.
克服通货膨胀。
1.4
- the successful ascent of a mountain, especially one not previously climbed（尤指对以前无人攀登过的山峰的）成功攀登：
the conquest of Qomolangma.
成功攀登珠穆朗玛峰。
1.5
- count noun a person whose affection or favour has been won爱情的俘虏; 其欢心已被博取者。
短语
make a conquest of
- win the affections博得欢心, 赢得青睐。
词源
Middle English: from Old French conquest（e）, based on Latin conquirere （see CONQUER）.