to tame
01
驯服, 驯化
to make a wild animal or bird fit for living with people
Transitive: to tame a wild animal
例子
The trainer used gentle methods to tame the wild horse.
训练师用温和的方法驯服了野马。
It took several weeks of patient training to tame the rescued wolf.
驯服被救的狼需要几周耐心的训练。
02
驯服, 开垦
to prepare and develop wild or uncultivated land for farming or settlement
Transitive: to tame a land
例子
Early settlers worked tirelessly to tame the dense forests for agriculture.
早期的定居者不辞辛劳地驯服茂密的森林以用于农业。
They tamed the barren land, transforming it into fertile fields.
他们驯服了贫瘠的土地，将其变成了肥沃的田地。
03
驯服, 控制
to reduce the strength or influence of something
Transitive: to tame intensity of something
例子
The new policies were designed to tame the rising inflation.
新政策旨在遏制不断上升的通货膨胀。
She worked hard to tame her fear of public speaking.
她努力工作以驯服她对公开演讲的恐惧。
tame
01
brought from a wild state under human control or accustomed to humans
例子
The lion was surprisingly tame after years in captivity.
They raised tame rabbits in their backyard.
02
lacking excitement, vigor, or interest
例子
The movie 's plot was surprisingly tame.
His speech was tame compared to his fiery reputation.
03
calm, moderate, or lacking intensity in behavior or expression
例子
The crowd remained tame despite the exciting announcement.
She led a tame discussion without controversy.
04
submissive, gentle, and easily managed
例子
The cat was tame, allowing the children to pet it freely.
The dog was tame and obedient.
词汇树
tamable
tameable
tame
