subdue

D.J.:[səbˈdju:] K.K.:[səbˈdu, -ˈdju]

vt.

  1. 征服; 克制
    • The country was subdued by the enemy.
      这个国家被敌人征服了。
    • She tried to subdue her anger.
      她尽力压制自己的怒火。
  2. 缓和; 减弱
    • His soothing words subdued her fears.
      他的安慰话减轻了她的恐惧。

网络词典

subdue

英 səˈbjuːd 美 səˈbjuːd
动词中文翻译 中文翻译:使屈服
同义词: ['overcome', 'subordinate', 'subdue', 'subjugate', 'dominate', 'suppress', 'conquer例句:1. The army subdued the enemy forces and won the battle.(军队使敌军屈服,赢得了战斗。)']

例句:

  1. 1. The army subdued the enemy forces and won the battle.
    军队使敌军屈服,赢得了战斗。
  2. 2.The government tried to subdue public opinion on this issue.
    政府试图压制公众对这个问题的看法。
  3. 3. The firefighters subdued the flames before they could spread.
    消防员在火势蔓延之前控制住了火焰。