conquest

Eroberung

Das gewaltsame Übernehmen der Kontrolle über einen Ort oder ein Volk.

In einfachem Englisch: The act of taking control of a place or people by force.

• The invasion ended in conquest.
• The empire grew through military conquest.
• The conquest of the region changed its language and laws.

So benutzt man es: the conquest of somewhere (The conquest of the island took several months.)

Synonyme: takeover, subjugation

Häufige Wendungen: military conquest, conquest of something, war of conquest, conquest of someone

Bezwingung, Überwindung

Erfolg dabei, etwas Schwieriges zu beherrschen oder eine große Herausforderung zu überwinden.

In einfachem Englisch: Success in gaining control of something difficult or overcoming a major challenge.

• She celebrated her conquest of fear.
• The conquest of space inspired a generation.
• Scientists hope for the eventual conquest of this disease.

So benutzt man es: the conquest of something (The conquest of her fear gave her new confidence.)

Synonyme: mastery

Häufige Wendungen: conquest of space, conquest of something, personal conquest