tame

US /teɪm/
UK /teɪm/
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1.

馴服的, 溫順的

not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated

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The bird is quite tame and will eat from your hand.
這隻鳥很溫順，會從你手上吃東西。
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The once wild horse is now completely tame.
這匹曾經野性的馬現在完全馴服了。
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domesticateddocilegentle
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wildferaluntamed
2.

平淡的, 乏味的

not exciting or interesting; dull

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The party was quite tame, with no dancing or loud music.
派對相當平淡，沒有跳舞也沒有大聲的音樂。
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His latest novel is a bit tame compared to his previous works.
與他之前的作品相比，他的最新小說有點平淡。
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dullboringunexcitingmild
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excitingwildthrilling
1.

馴服, 使...溫順

to make an animal not dangerous or frightened of people; to domesticate

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It took months to tame the wild horse.
馴服這匹野馬花了幾個月的時間。
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She managed to tame the stray cat with patience and food.
她用耐心和食物成功馴服了那隻流浪貓。
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domesticatebreak intrain
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wildenuntame
2.

控制, 抑制

to make something less powerful or easier to control

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The government tried to tame inflation with new policies.
政府試圖通過新政策控制通貨膨脹。
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He needed to tame his temper before it caused more problems.
他需要控制自己的脾氣，以免引起更多麻煩。
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controlsubduecurbmaster
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unleashexacerbateintensify