subjugate /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/ ( subjugating, subjugated, subjugates )

• 1. 

  V-T If someone subjugates a group of people, they take complete control of them, especially by defeating them in a war. 征服 [正式]

  例：

  Their costly and futile attempt to subjugate the Afghans lasted just 10 years.

  他们想征服阿富汗人的意图耗费大量金钱而且无效，只维持了十年的时间。

• 2. 

  subjugation N-UNCOUNT [usu N 'of' n]

  例：

  ...the brutal subjugation of native tribes.

  ...对当地部落残暴的征服。

• 3. 

  V-T If your wishes or desires are subjugated to something, they are treated as less important than that thing. 使(愿望)退居其次 [正式] [usu passive]

  例：

  After having been subjugated to ambition, your maternal instincts are at last starting to assert themselves.

  你那因抱负而退居其次的母性本能终于开始展现出来。