suppress

US /səˈpres/
UK /səˈpres/
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1.

镇压, 压制

forcibly put an end to

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The government moved quickly to suppress the rebellion.
政府迅速采取行动镇压叛乱。
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The police were called to suppress the riot.
警方被召来镇压骚乱。
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2.

抑制, 压抑

prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain

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She tried to suppress a giggle.
她试图抑制住咯咯的笑声。
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He could barely suppress his anger.
他几乎无法抑制自己的愤怒。
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3.

压制, 隐瞒

prevent the dissemination of (information)

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The newspaper tried to suppress the scandalous story.
报纸试图压制这则丑闻。
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They accused the company of trying to suppress evidence.
他们指责该公司试图压制证据。
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concealhidekeep secretcensorgag
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suppression