| 释义 |
sub·ju·gate
\-ˌgāt, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English subjugaten, from Latin subjugatus, past participle of subjugare to bring under the yoke, subjugate, from sub- + jugare to join, yoke, from jugum yoke — more at yoke
1. : to bring under the yoke of power or dominion : conquer by force and compel to submit as a subject to the government of another
< colonial powers subjugating native peoples >
2.
a. : to force to submit to control and governance : make submissive or subject : master
< subjugate a wild horse >
< subjugated his unruly nephew >
b. : to bring or hold under strict control or into a subordinate position
< had to subjugate his own feeling >
Synonyms: see conquer |