subjugate

• 指用武力或权力使某人或某物屈服、服从或受控制。常含征服、奴役、压迫之意。

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing someone or something under domination or control, often through force or authority.

1. Bring under controlC1formal

   To bring a person, group, or country under control, often by force.

   征服

   • The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring tribes.
   • The dictator used the military to subjugate the population.
   • They were subjugated by a foreign power for centuries.

   同义词conquerdefeatdominateenslaveoppressovercomesubduesuppresstamevanquish

   反义词emancipatefreeliberaterelease

2. Suppress or dominateC1formal

   To make someone or something less important or powerful; to dominate.

   压制或支配

   • He tried to subjugate his emotions during the crisis.
   • The company subjugated its smaller competitors through aggressive pricing.
   • She refused to be subjugated by societal expectations.

   同义词conquercrushdominatemasterovercomeoverpowerquellsubduesuppressvanquish

   反义词emancipatefreeliberaterelease