subdue

1. V-T If soldiers or the police subdue a group of people, they defeat them or bring them under control by using force. 制服

Senior government officials admit they have not been able to subdue the rebels. 高级政府官员们承认他们还没能制服反叛者们。

2. V-T To subdue feelings means to make them less strong. 克制 (感情)

He forced himself to subdue and overcome his fears. 他强迫自己克制并战胜他的恐惧。