subdue /səbˈdjuː/ CET6+ TEM4 ( subduing, subdued, subdues )

• 1. 

  V-T If soldiers or the police subdue a group of people, they defeat them or bring them under control by using force. 制服

  例：

  Senior government officials admit they have not been able to subdue the rebels.

  高级政府官员们承认他们还没能制服反叛者们。

• 2. 

  V-T To subdue feelings means to make them less strong. 克制 (感情)

  例：

  He forced himself to subdue and overcome his fears.

  他强迫自己克制并战胜他的恐惧。