domesticate
US /dəˈmes.tɪ.keɪt/
UK /dəˈmes.tɪ.keɪt/

动词
1.
驯养, 驯服
to tame an animal and keep it as a pet or for farm produce
示例:
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Humans began to domesticate animals thousands of years ago.
人类在几千年前就开始驯养动物。
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It takes a lot of patience to domesticate a wild horse.
驯服一匹野马需要很大的耐心。
2.
本土化, 驯化
to make something suitable for use in a home or for a particular country or region
示例:
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The company plans to domesticate its software for the local market.
该公司计划为本地市场本土化其软件。
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They are working to domesticate the wild plant for agricultural use.
他们正在努力将这种野生植物驯化用于农业用途。
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