oppress

🇺🇸 /əˈpres/ 🇬🇧 /əˈpres/
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verb
R

to treat someone cruelly and unfairly, especially by taking away their freedom or rights

The government uses its power to oppress people who disagree with its policies.

政府利用其权力来压迫那些不同意其政策的人。

R

to make someone feel very sad, worried, or hopeless

The constant bad news began to oppress her, making it hard to stay positive.

持续不断的坏消息开始让她感到压抑,使她难以保持积极心态。

translation

v. 压迫, 压抑

词形变化

3rd Present oppresses
Past oppressed
Perfect oppressed
Progressive oppressing