oppressive
US /əˈpres.ɪv/
UK /əˈpres.ɪv/
形容詞
1.
壓迫性的, 高壓的
unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group
範例:
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The country was ruled by an oppressive regime.
這個國家由一個壓迫性政權統治。
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Many people fled the country due to its oppressive laws.
許多人因其壓迫性法律而逃離該國。
2.
悶熱的, 壓抑的
(of weather or a climate) hot and humid and causing discomfort
範例:
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The air was thick and oppressive, making it hard to breathe.
空氣又濃又悶熱，讓人呼吸困難。
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We experienced an oppressive heatwave during our vacation.
我們度假期間經歷了一場悶熱的熱浪。
3.
壓抑的, 沉重的, 令人窒息的
causing a feeling of being mentally or physically weighed down
範例:
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The silence in the room was oppressive.
房間裡的寂靜令人壓抑。
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He felt an oppressive sense of responsibility.
他感到一種沉重的責任感。
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