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.
這個殘酷專制的政府不允許人們自由言論。
extremely hot and stuffy
The oppressive heat made it hard to breathe outside.
悶熱的天氣讓人在外面難以呼吸。
causing sadness and worry
The oppressive silence in the room made everyone uncomfortable.
房間裡令人壓抑的沉默讓每個人都感到不適。