oppress
柯林斯词典
1. V-T To oppress people means to treat them cruelly, or to prevent them from having the same opportunities, freedom, and benefits as others. 压迫
These people often are oppressed by the governments of the countries they find themselves in. 这些人经常受到他们所在国家政府的压迫。
返回 oppress
oppress /əˈprɛs/ (oppressing,oppressed,oppresses)
剑桥词典
oppress verb (RULE)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 often passive ]to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom
压迫;压制;欺压
For years now, the people have been oppressed by a ruthless dictator . 多年来,人们一直处于残暴的独裁者的压迫之下。
oppress verb (MAKE UNCOMFORTABLE)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to make a person feel uncomfortable or worried , and sometimes ill
使烦恼;使焦虑;使不适
Strange dreams and nightmares oppressed him. 怪梦和噩梦使他感到焦虑不安。 返回 oppress