tame

Describes an animal that is not wild and is trained to live with or be handled by humans; also used to describe something that is unexciting or lacking in adventure.

ruОписывает животное, которое не является диким и приручено для жизни с людьми или обращения с ними; также используется для описания чего-то неинтересного или лишённого приключений.esDescribe un animal que no es salvaje y ha sido domesticado para vivir con personas o ser manejado por ellas; también se usa para algo poco interesante, sin emoción o sin riesgo.frQualifie un animal qui n'est pas sauvage et qui est apprivoisé pour vivre avec les humains ou être manipulé par eux ; s'emploie aussi pour décrire quelque chose d'ennuyeux ou dépourvu d'aventures.deBeschreibt ein Tier, das nicht wild ist und an das Leben mit Menschen oder deren Umgang gewöhnt wurde; wird auch für etwas verwendet, das uninteressant oder ohne Abenteuer ist.ptDiz-se de um animal que não é selvagem e foi domesticado para viver com pessoas ou ser manuseado; também descreve algo sem graça, sem emoção ou desprovido de aventura.zh指动物已被驯化，不再野生，能与人一起生活或被人管理；也形容事物平淡无趣、缺乏冒险或刺激。arيصف حيوانًا غير متوحش، أُنس وروّض للعيش مع البشر أو التعامل معه؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف شيء ممل أو خالٍ من الإثارة أو المغامرة.

1. Domesticated A2 formal

   Brought from a wild state into a condition of being accustomed to humans and human control.

   • The tame fox lived peacefully on the farm.
   • They kept a tame deer as a pet.
   • The zoo's tame animals are used to being fed by visitors.

   ruРучнойesDomesticadofrapprivoisé, domestiquédeZahmptDomesticadozh驯服的arأليف

   同义词: brokencultivateddociledomesticdomesticatedgentlehousebrokentrained

   反义词: feralundomesticateduntamedwild

2. Docile or Submissive B1 formal

   Very gentle, obedient, and easy to manage or control.

   • The horse was so tame that even a child could ride it.
   • He had a tame personality, always agreeing with everyone.
   • The dog was remarkably tame and never barked.

   ruРучной или покорныйesDócil o sumisofrDocile ou soumisdeZahm oder folgsamptDócil ou submissozh温顺或驯服arأَلِيف أو مُطِيع

   同义词: compliantdocilemanageablemeekmildobedientsubmissivetractable

   反义词: defiantferalfiercerebelliousuntamedwild

3. Uninspiring or Dull B2 informal

   Lacking excitement, interest, or impact; flat and unremarkable.

   • The movie was quite tame compared to the book.
   • His speech was tame and failed to engage the audience.
   • The party was tame, with no music or dancing.

   ruСкучныйesSoso, insulsofrSans intérêt, ternedeLangweiligptSem graçazh平淡无奇的arمُمِلّ

   同义词: blandboringdullflathumdruminsipidlacklusterlifelessmundanepedestrianprosaicunexcitinguninspiringuninterestingvapid

   反义词: dramaticexcitingintenselivelystimulatingstrikingthrillingvividwild

4. Restrained or Quiet B2 informal

   Very controlled, subdued, or lacking in strong emotion or expression.

   • Her reaction was surprisingly tame given the news.
   • The debate remained tame, with no heated arguments.
   • He gave a tame response, avoiding any controversy.

   ruСдержанныйesDócil o apaciblefrDompté, apprivoisé (sens figuré)deZurückhaltendptContidozh温顺的arهادئ أو متحفظ

   同义词: calmdocilemeekmildplacidrestrainedspiritlessstaidsubduedunemotional

   反义词: aggressiveexcitedfierceintensepassionatevehementwild

• tamer comparative form
• tamest superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of domesticating a wild animal or making something less powerful or easier to control.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приручению дикого животного или ослаблению чего-либо, чтобы сделать это более управляемым.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de domesticar un animal salvaje o de reducir o controlar algo, como una fuerza, un impulso o una situación, para hacerlo más manejable.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'apprivoiser un animal sauvage ou d'affaiblir quelque chose afin de le rendre plus contrôlable.deVerb, das das Zähmen oder Bändigen eines wilden Tieres bezeichnet oder das Abschwächen und Beherrschen von etwas, um es kontrollierbar zu machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de domesticar um animal selvagem ou de reduzir, controlar algo para torná-lo mais manso ou administrável.zh动词，指驯服野生动物使其变得温顺，也指使某种强烈或难以控制的事物变得可控、缓和。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على ترويض حيوان وحشي أو تذليله وجعله أليفًا، وكذلك على إخضاع شيء ما أو كبحه حتى يصير أكثر انقيادًا وسيطرة.

1. Domesticate an animal B1 formal

   To train a wild animal to be gentle and obedient, and to live with humans.

   • It took months to tame the wild horse.
   • The zookeeper tried to tame the young lion.
   • People have tamed dogs for thousands of years.

   ruПриручитьesdomesticar un animalfrApprivoiser un animaldeZähmenptDomesticarzh驯服arترويض الحيوان

   同义词: breakdomesticategentlepacifysubduetrain

   反义词: wild

2. Subdue or control B2 formal

   To bring something wild, dangerous, or unruly under control.

   • The government struggled to tame inflation.
   • He managed to tame his anger before speaking.
   • They worked to tame the raging river with a dam.

   ruУкротитьesDomar, subyugar o controlarfrApprivoiser, dompter, maîtriserdeZähmenptDomarzh驯服arتَرْويض

   同义词: breakconquercontrolcurbdisciplinedomesticatemasterrestrainsubduetrain

   反义词: agitatefreeinciteprovokereleaseunleashwild

3. Make less intense B2 formal

   To reduce the strength, intensity, or severity of something.

   • The medicine helped tame the pain.
   • She tried to tame her excitement before the announcement.
   • Time will tame the bitterness of the loss.

   ruУмеритьesmitigar, atenuarfratténuerdeAbschwächenptAmenizarzh缓和arتخفيف الحدّة

   同义词: alleviateassuagebluntcheckcurbdullmitigatemoderatemollifyrestrainsoftensubduetempertone down

   反义词: aggravateamplifyheightenincreaseintensifymagnify

4. Cultivate land or plants C1 formal

   To adapt wild plants or unclaimed land for human use and cultivation.

   • The settlers worked hard to tame the wilderness.
   • Farmers have tamed many wild plants into crops.
   • It took generations to tame the desert into farmland.

   ruОкультуритьesCultivar o domesticar tierras/plantasfrcultiver, défricher, domestiquer (des plantes)deKultivierenptCultivarzh驯化arاستزراع الأرض والنباتات

   同义词: breakcultivatedomesticatereclaimsubdue

5. Discipline or correct C1 formal

   To correct someone's behavior through punishment or discipline.

   • The strict teacher tried to tame the unruly students.
   • He needed a firm hand to tame his wild impulses.
   • The trainer tamed the rebellious apprentice with patience.

   ruУкротитьesdomar, corregir mediante disciplinafrdiscipliner ou corrigerdeZähmenptDomarzh驯服arتأديب

   同义词: chastenchastisecorrectdisciplinehumblepunish

• tamed past participle
• tamed past simple
• taming present participle
• tames third person singular