oppressive
US /əˈpres.ɪv/
UK /əˈpres.ɪv/
形容词
1.
压迫性的, 高压的
unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group
示例:
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The country was ruled by an oppressive regime.
这个国家由一个压迫性政权统治。
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Many people fled the country due to its oppressive laws.
许多人因其压迫性法律而逃离该国。
2.
闷热的, 压抑的
(of weather or a climate) hot and humid and causing discomfort
示例:
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The air was thick and oppressive, making it hard to breathe.
空气又浓又闷热，让人呼吸困难。
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We experienced an oppressive heatwave during our vacation.
我们度假期间经历了一场闷热的热浪。
3.
压抑的, 沉重的, 令人窒息的
causing a feeling of being mentally or physically weighed down
示例:
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The silence in the room was oppressive.
房间里的寂静令人压抑。
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He felt an oppressive sense of responsibility.
他感到一种沉重的责任感。
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