1610s, "to weigh more than," from Latin praeponderatus, past participle of praeponderare "outweigh, make heavier," from prae "before" (see pre-) + ponderare "to weigh" (see pound (n.1)). Meaning "to exceed in force or power" is from 1799. Related: Preponderation.
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1. Christians preponderate in the population of that part of the country.
基督教徒在该国那一地区的人口中居多.
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2. Oaks and maples preponderate in our woods.
在我们的森林中,橡树与枫树占多数.
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3. Ethnic Chinese preponderate in the population of Singapore.
在新加坡的人口中,华人居多数.
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4. Therefore, shaping about innovation psychology should not preponderate over the principle with practice determining theory.
所以, 创新心理的形成不能超过实践决定论这一原则.
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5. The company is preponderate in industrial automation system design, construction and commissioning in electric and instrumentation.