subjugating
v. 征服,降伏( subjugate的现在分词 )
If someone subjugates a group of people, they take complete control of them, especially by defeating them in a war.
Their costly and futile attempt to subjugate the Afghans lasted just 10 years.
他们大动干戈想要控制阿富汗地区,但只持续了10年就无果而终了。
If your wishes or desires are subjugated to something, they are treated as less important than that thing.
After having been subjugated to ambition, your maternal instincts are at last starting to assert themselves.
你那被雄心壮志压制已久的母性本能终于开始展现出来。