subjugate
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If someone subjugates a group of people, they take complete control of them, especially by defeating them in a war. 征服[正式]
Their costly and futile attempt to subjugate the Afghans lasted just 10 years. 他们想征服阿富汗人的意图耗费大量金钱而且无效,只维持了十年的时间。
2. subjugationN-UNCOUNT [usu N 'of' n]
...the brutal subjugation of native tribes. ...对当地部落残暴的征服。
3. V-T If your wishes or desires are subjugated to something, they are treated as less important than that thing. 使(愿望)退居其次[正式] [usu passive]
After having been subjugated to ambition, your maternal instincts are at last starting to assert themselves. 你那因抱负而退居其次的母性本能终于开始展现出来。
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subjugate /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/ (subjugating,subjugated,subjugates)
剑桥词典
subjugate verb [T] (DEFEAT)
to defeat people or a country and rule them in a way that allows them no freedom
征服,使臣服,使屈服
subjugate verb [T] (CONTROL)
to treat yourself, your wishes , or your beliefs as being less important than other people or their wishes or beliefs
克制,抑制(愿望、信仰等)
She subjugated herself to her mother's needs . 她克制自己,先满足母亲的需要。
Reporters must subjugate personal political convictions to their professional commitment to balance . 新闻工作者必须把保持中立的职业要求置于自己的政治信仰之上。 返回 subjugate