be in vogue; be in power
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to be in vogue; to be fashionable
Refers to styles, trends, or objects that are popular or prevalent during a specific time period.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
kuǎn款
shì式
zài在
èr二
shí十
nián年
qián前
hěn很
xíng行
shí时
。
This style was very fashionable twenty years ago.
Nà那
shí时
hòu候
，
dí迪
sī斯
kē科
yīn音
yuè乐
tè特
bié别
xíng行
shí时
。
At that time, disco music was especially popular.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
yán颜
sè色
jīn今
nián年
yòu又
kāi开
shǐ始
xíng行
shí时
le了
。
This color is coming back into fashion this year.
verb
to be in power; to be influential; to be in the ascendant
Refers to individuals who hold power, are favored, or wield significant influence during a specific period, often in political, professional, or social contexts.
Tā他
zài在
guān官
chǎng场
shàng上
hěn很
xíng行
shí时
，
rén人
rén人
dōu都
xiǎng想
bā巴
jié结
tā他
。
He was very influential in official circles; everyone wanted to curry favor with him.
Zhè这
wèi位
dà大
chén臣
zài在
cháo朝
tíng廷
lǐ里
shí十
fēn分
xíng行
shí时
。
This minister was very much in power at court.
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Nà那
shí时
hòu候
，
tā他
zài在
gōng公
sī司
lǐ里
fēi非
cháng常
xíng行
shí时
，
shuō说
yī一
bù不
èr二
。
At that time, he was extremely influential in the company; what he said went.