conquest

conquista

L’atto di prendere il controllo di un luogo o di un popolo con la forza.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: the conquest of somewhere (The conquest of the island took several months.)

Sinonimi: takeover, subjugation

Espressioni comuni: military conquest, conquest of something, war of conquest, conquest of someone

conquista, superamento

Successo nel dominare qualcosa di difficile o superare una grande sfida.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: the conquest of something (The conquest of her fear gave her new confidence.)

Sinonimi: mastery

Espressioni comuni: conquest of space, conquest of something, personal conquest