释义 |
subdue /ssb'dju: US: -'du:; sab'dju/ vt [VP6A] 1 overcome; bring under control: 征服; 克服; 密制: ~ the tropical jungle/one's passions. 征服热带森林(压制激浦)。 2 make quieter, softer, gentler: 使较为安静、柔和、温顺; 缓和; 减弱:( esp pp) (尤用其过去分词) ~d voices/lights; 降低的声音(减弱的光线); a tone of ~d satisfaction in his voice. 他声音中略带满足的语气。 |