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subdue
英 [səbˈdjuː]
美 [-ˈduː]
[VERB]
subdues , subduing , subdued
1. [T 及物动词] 制服
If soldiers or the police subdue a group of people, they defeat them or bring them under control by using force.
双语例句
例：Senior government officials admit they have not been able to subdue the rebels.
政府高级官员们承认他们还没能制服反叛者。
2. [T 及物动词] 克制（感情）
To subdue feelings means to make them less strong.
双语例句
例：He forced himself to subdue and overcome his fears.
他强迫自己克制并战胜恐惧心理。