keep (someone) in subjection and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority
压迫,虐待
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a system which oppressed working people 压迫劳动人民的制度
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[as adj.
oppressed ]oppressed racial minorities .被压迫的少数种族。
cause (someone) to feel distressed, anxious, or uncomfortable
使郁闷,压抑
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he was oppressed by some secret worry .无法向人倾诉的忧虑使他心情沉重。
【纹章】 同<Bold>DEBRUISE</Bold>.
"late Middle English: from Old French