| 释义 |
Adjective: subdued súb'd(y)ood- In a softened tone
"a subdued whisper"
- hushed, muted, quiet - Restrained in style or quality
- low-key, low-keyed - Quieted and brought under control
"children were subdued and silent" - Not brilliant or glaring
"subdued lighting"
- soft - Lacking in light; not bright or harsh
"subdued lights and soft music"
- dim
Verb: subdue súb'd(y)oo- Put down by force or intimidation
- repress, quash, keep down, subjugate, reduce - To put down by force or authority
- suppress, stamp down, inhibit, conquer, curb - Hold within limits and control
"subdue one's appetites"
- mortify, crucify - Get on top of; deal with successfully
- overcome, get over, surmount, master - Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
- subordinate - Correct by punishment or discipline
- tame, chasten
See also: dark, dull, restrained, soft, subduedness, subduer, tame Type of: alter, beat, beat out, change, check, contain, control, crush, curb, hold, hold in, lour, lower, moderate, modify, oppress, shell, suppress, trounce, vanquish |