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.
政府使用武力鎮壓了抗議活動。
to keep information from being shared or known
The company tried to suppress the bad news about the product.
公司試圖壓制關於該產品的負面新聞。
to hold back or control a feeling or emotion
She had to suppress her anger during the meeting.
她不得不在會議期間壓抑自己的憤怒。
to prevent something from growing or continuing
This medicine helps suppress coughing.
這種藥有助於抑制咳嗽。