repressive
US /rɪˈpres.ɪv/
UK /rɪˈpres.ɪv/
形容词
1.
压制性的, 镇压的
inhibiting or restraining the freedom of a person or group of people
示例:
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The government's new laws are highly repressive.
政府的新法律非常压制性。
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They lived under a repressive regime for decades.
他们在一个压制性政权下生活了几十年。
2.
压抑的, 抑制的
tending to prevent the expression of natural feelings or impulses
示例:
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She grew up in a very strict and repressive environment.
她在一个非常严格和压抑的环境中长大。
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His repressive upbringing made it difficult for him to express emotions.
他压抑的成长经历使他难以表达情感。
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