oppressive
opp
ˈəp
ēp
re
re
ssive
sɪv
siv
British pronunciation
/əpɹˈɛsɪv/

“oppressive”的英语定义和含义

oppressive
01

压迫的, 暴虐的

having an unfair or harsh control over others, often involving cruelty or severe restrictions
example
例子
The oppressive government regime suppressed freedom of speech.
压迫性的政府政权压制了言论自由。
The oppressive rules and regulations stifled creativity in the workplace.
压迫性的规章制度扼杀了工作场所的创造力。
02

压迫的, 沉重的

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
03

压抑的, 闷热的

(of weather) uncomfortably hot, humid, or heavy, making it difficult to feel at ease
example
例子
The oppressive heat made it hard to stay outdoors for long.
闷热的天气让人难以长时间待在户外。
They canceled the hike due to the oppressive weather conditions.
由于闷热的天气条件,他们取消了徒步旅行。
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