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British pronunciation
/əpɹˈɛsɪv/

"oppressive"的定义和意义

oppressive
01

压迫性的, 压制性的

having an unfair or harsh control over others, often involving cruelty or severe restrictions
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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.
压迫性的规则和规定扼杀了职场的创造力。
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压迫的, 沉重的

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
03

令人压迫的, 沉闷的

(of weather) uncomfortably hot, humid, or heavy, making it difficult to feel at ease
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The oppressive heat made it hard to stay outdoors for long.
They canceled the hike due to the oppressive weather conditions.

word family

oppress

Verb

oppressive

Adjective

oppressively

Adverb

oppressively

Adverb

oppressiveness

Noun

oppressiveness

Noun
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