tame

US /teɪm/
UK /teɪm/
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1.

驯服的, 温顺的

not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated

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The bird is quite tame and will eat from your hand.
这只鸟很温顺，会从你手上吃东西。
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The once wild horse is now completely tame.
这匹曾经野性的马现在完全驯服了。
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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.
派对相当平淡，没有跳舞也没有大声的音乐。
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His latest novel is a bit tame compared to his previous works.
与他之前的作品相比，他的最新小说有点平淡。
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dullboringunexcitingmild
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excitingwildthrilling
1.

驯服, 使...温顺

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

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It took months to tame the wild horse.
驯服这匹野马花了几个月的时间。
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She managed to tame the stray cat with patience and food.
她用耐心和食物成功驯服了那只流浪猫。
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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.
政府试图通过新政策控制通货膨胀。
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He needed to tame his temper before it caused more problems.
他需要控制自己的脾气，以免引起更多麻烦。
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controlsubduecurbmaster
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unleashexacerbateintensify