subdue

動詞

1. 1

   制伏、壓制、鎮壓

   Three officers finally subdued the man outside the bar.

   三名警員終於在酒吧外制伏了那名男子。

2. 2

   征服、平定正式

   The empire subdued the northern tribes within a decade.

   該帝國在十年內征服了北方各部族。

3. 3

   克制、抑制、按捺

   She struggled to subdue her anger during the meeting.

   開會時她努力克制自己的怒氣。

4. 4

   減弱、使柔和

   Thick curtains subdued the afternoon light in the room.

   厚重的窗簾讓房裡的午後陽光柔和了下來。