oppressive
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/əˈpresɪv/
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/əˈpresɪv/
unfairly cruel and controlling
The oppressive government did not allow people to speak freely.
这个残酷专制的政府不允许人们自由言论。
extremely hot and stuffy
The oppressive heat made it hard to breathe outside.
闷热的天气让人在外面难以呼吸。
causing sadness and worry
The oppressive silence in the room made everyone uncomfortable.
房间里令人压抑的沉默让每个人都感到不适。