suppress
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/səˈpres/
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/səˈpres/
to stop something by force, especially a group or activity that challenges authority
The government used force to suppress the protest.
政府使用武力镇压了抗议活动。
to keep information from being shared or known
The company tried to suppress the bad news about the product.
公司试图压制关于该产品的负面新闻。
to hold back or control a feeling or emotion
She had to suppress her anger during the meeting.
她不得不在会议期间压抑自己的愤怒。
to prevent something from growing or continuing
This medicine helps suppress coughing.
这种药有助于抑制咳嗽。