Wordiyosubdue
🇬🇧 UK/sәb'dju:/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To overcome and bring under control by force; to make less intense or soften
制服，压制；使服从；减弱，抑制
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.subdue a rebellion镇压叛乱
- 2.subdue emotions压抑情绪
- 3.subdue by force武力制服
- 4.subdue the enemy制服敌人
Example Sentences
- 1.
It took several officers to subdue the violent suspect.
- 2.
She tried to subdue her anxiety before stepping onto the stage.
- 3.
The general's forces quickly subdued the rebellion in the northern provinces.