subjugation
/ˌsʌbdʒuˈɡeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌsʌbdʒuˈɡeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa)
subjugation — 名詞
1. using military force or other forms of power to defeat a country, group, or pers
征服；制伏
用武力擊敗並完全控制
using military force or other forms of power to defeat a country, group, or person and then rule them without giving them any freedom
The subjugation of the valley by the warlord took nearly a decade of brutal fighting.
軍閥對山谷的征服花了將近十年的慘烈戰鬥。
collocation: subjugation of [place] by [power]
Historians still debate whether the empire's subjugation of small nations came from greed or fear.
歷史學家仍在討論帝國的征服小國究竟是出於貪婪還是恐懼。
collocation: subjugation of [group] (possessive before headword)
Tunde's great-grandfather fought against the subjugation of his people by foreign invaders in 1897.
Tunde 的曾祖父曾於 1897 年對抗外國入侵者對其族人的征服。
The documentary shows how the subjugation of the eastern provinces changed daily life for everyone.
這部紀錄片呈現了東部各省被征服後如何徹底改變了每個人的日常生活。
Caio read a book about the subjugation of ancient kingdoms by the Roman army.
Caio 讀了一本關於古王國被羅馬軍隊征服的書。
- conquest
focuses on the act of winning by force, not on the ongoing rule afterward
- domination
broader — can be achieved through power or influence, not only military force
- oppression
emphasises cruel or unjust treatment, not just control
- liberation
the act of setting free from control or oppression
- independence
a state of being free from outside rule
文法句型
subjugation of [country/people] by [person/force]
用法筆記
Subject is typically a military force, empire, or powerful group. Frequently appears in historical and political writing. Not used in everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
2. the unfair treatment of someone by persistently putting their wishes, feelings,
壓抑；貶抑
將他人意願視為次要
the unfair treatment of someone by persistently putting their wishes, feelings, or opinions below those of others
Heloísa resented the constant subjugation of her opinions in team meetings at the office.
Heloísa 對於自己的意見在辦公室團隊會議中一再被壓抑感到不滿。
collocation: subjugation of [one's] opinions
The company culture encouraged the subjugation of workers' needs to the demands of profit targets.
該公司文化鼓勵將員工需求置於利潤目標之下。
Yasmin refused to accept the subjugation of her personal values for family tradition.
Yasmin 拒絕為了家族傳統而接受個人價值觀被壓抑。
In many relationships, the subjugation of one partner's dreams can cause long-term unhappiness.
在許多關係中，伴侶一方的夢想被壓抑可能導致長期的不快樂。
Meera spoke out against the subjugation of junior staff by senior management at the hospital.
Meera 公開反對醫院高層管理人員壓抑基層員工的作法。
- suppression
implies active silencing or stopping, while subjugation suggests a broader pattern of being kept in a lower position
- marginalisation
focuses on being pushed to the edge of a group or society
- diminishment
emphasises being made to seem smaller or less important
- empowerment
giving someone the power and confidence to express their wishes
- validation
recognising someone's feelings and opinions as important
文法句型
subjugation of [someone's] [wishes/opinions/needs]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (military conquest), this sense describes social or psychological patterns. Object is typically an abstract noun (opinions, needs, values, dreams) rather than a group or country. Common in discussions of workplace culture, gender roles, and family dynamics.