Definitions
adj. Used to people and not wild or dangerous.
驯服的；不怕人的
v. To train a wild animal or bring something under control.
驯服；控制
adj. Not exciting, adventurous, or impressive.
平淡乏味的
Example
The tame rabbit ate directly from my hand.
那只温顺的兔子直接吃我手里的食物。
Even tame animals require careful handling, especially when young children are learning to interact with them.
即使是驯服的动物也需要谨慎对待，尤其是在幼儿学习与它们互动时。
Collocations
- tame animals
- tame a horse
- tame inflation
Word family
- tamer (n.)
- tameness (n.)
Synonyms
- docile
- domesticated
Antonyms
- wild
Usage tip
tame指不怕人或被驯服，不等于天生无害。
FAQ
- What does tame mean?
- Used to people and not wild or dangerous. To train a wild animal or bring something under control. Not exciting, adventurous, or impressive.
- How is tame pronounced?
- UK /teɪm/, US /teɪm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
