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ascendancy

/əˈsɛndənsi/

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1 · n.

a position of dominant influence or power

优势地位；支配地位

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The party gained ascendancy after winning the regional elections.
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赢得地区选举后，该党取得了优势地位。
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Pronunciation: /əˈsɛndənsi/

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