Definition

1. Verb:
   • To dominate or to overpower: To use one's strength, influence, or presence to suppress, overshadow, or bully others, making them seem less significant.
   • To prevail over: To gain an advantage or superiority in a way that overwhelms another person or thing.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tính cách mạnh mẽ của anh ấy lấn lướt mọi người trong phòng. (His strong personality dominates everyone in the room.)
  • Ánh đèn sân khấu lấn lướt ánh nến. (The stage lights overpower the candlelight.)
  • Đừng để họ lấn lướt bạn. (Don't let them bully/overpower you.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb often describes a dynamic where one element actively diminishes the presence, voice, or effect of another, not just through physical strength but also through personality, sound, light, or influence.
• It can be used in both social contexts (e.g., dominating a conversation) and physical comparisons (e.g., one color overpowering another).

Variants and Related Words

• Lấn át (v): A very close synonym, meaning to overwhelm or to eclipse.
  • Tiếng ồn thành phố lấn át giọng nói của cô. (The city noise drowned out her voice.)

Synonyms

• Dominate: To have a commanding influence over.
• Overpower: To be too intense or strong; to overcome.
• Overshadow: To appear more important or prominent than.
• Bully: To use strength or power to intimidate or harm.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Lấn lướt người khác: To dominate other people.
  • Một nhà lãnh đạo tốt không nên lấn lướt người khác. (A good leader should not dominate others.)