oppressiveness
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/əˈpresɪvnəs/
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/əˈpresɪvnəs/
Cruel and unfair treatment by a government that takes away people's freedom and rights.
The oppressiveness of the regime made life difficult for its citizens.
政權的壓迫使公民生活艱難。
Very hot and uncomfortable weather with no fresh air.
The oppressiveness of the summer heat made it hard to breathe.
夏季的悶熱讓呼吸變得困難。
A situation or relationship that makes you feel sad and worried.
The oppressiveness of her work environment led to her decision to quit.
她的工作環境的壓迫感促使她決定辭職。