subdue

动词

1. 1

   制伏、压制、镇压

   Three officers finally subdued the man outside the bar.

   三名警员终于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.

   该帝国在十年内征服了北方各部族。

3. 3

   克制、抑制、按捺

   She struggled to subdue her anger during the meeting.

   开会时她努力克制自己的怒气。

4. 4

   减弱、使柔和

   Thick curtains subdued the afternoon light in the room.

   厚重的窗帘让房里的午后阳光柔和了下来。