Troops were sent to subdue the rebels.军队被派去镇压反叛者。

They wielded it as a way to intimidate protesters and subdue them.他们以它为手段逼迫抗议者们就范。

He forced himself to subdue and overcome his fears.他强迫自己克制并战胜恐惧心理。

This thought subdued my initial delight at the news.这一想法冲淡了我最初听到这一消息时的喜悦心情。

Indeed in some cases it might even be a case of subduing the lighting as it's too bright.的确, 在某些情况下, 因灯光过亮, 甚至是需要把光调弱了。