oppressively
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/əˈpresɪvli/
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/əˈpresɪvli/
In a way that controls or limits people in an unfair manner.
The new rules felt oppressively restrictive, making it hard for anyone to express themselves freely.
新規定感覺極其壓抑,使得任何人都難以自由地表達自己。
In a way that is very hot and stuffy, making it uncomfortable.
The weather was oppressively hot, with no breeze to offer relief.
天氣極其悶熱,沒有微風來緩解。
In a way that causes feelings of sadness or unease.
The room was dimly lit, creating an oppressively somber mood.
房間光線昏暗,营造出一種令人感到壓抑的陰鬱氛圍。