tamer

英 [ˈteɪmə(r)]

美 [ˈteɪmər]

n. 驯兽师; 驯养者
adj. 养驯的; 驯服的; 平淡无奇的; 枯燥乏味的; 听使唤的; 温顺的
tame的比较级

复数：tamers　

BNC.47135 / COCA.33101

牛津词典

noun

ADJ-GRADED (动物)驯化的，驯服的
Atameanimal or bird is one that is not afraid of humans.
1. The deer never became tame; they would run away if you approached them.
  那些鹿一直没有被驯服：你一靠近，它们就跑开。
ADJ-GRADED 乏味的;没劲的
If you say that something or someone istame, you are criticizing them for being weak and uninteresting, rather than forceful or shocking.
1. Some of today's political demonstrations look rather tame...
  如今有些政治游行显得毫无激情。
2. The report was pretty tame stuff.
  这份报告平淡无奇。
VERB 驯化，驯服(野生动物或鸟)
If someonetamesa wild animal or bird, they train it not to be afraid of humans and to do what they say.
1. The Amazons were believed to have been the first to tame horses.
  据说亚马孙人最先驯化了马。
VERB 制服;控制;驾驭
If youtamesomeone or something that is dangerous, uncontrolled, or likely to cause trouble, you bring them under control.
1. Two regiments of cavalry were called out to tame the crowds.
  调集了两个装甲兵团去威慑、控制人群。

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