the act of defeating people or a country and ruling them in a way that allows them no freedom

They are bravely resisting subjugation by their more powerful neighbours. 他们勇敢地抵抗更强大的邻居，不愿臣服。

the act of treating a person or their wishes or beliefs as less important than other people or their wishes or beliefs

The subjugation of women is a central theme in her work. 女性所遭受的奴役是她作品的一个中心主题。