unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group
(尤指对少数或其他从属人群)压迫的,暴虐的;严苛的
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an oppressive dictatorship .暴虐的专政。
weighing heavily on the mind or spirits; causing depression or discomfort
压抑的,郁闷的;心情沉重的
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the offices present an oppressive atmosphere .这些办公室里气氛压抑。
(of weather)close and sultry
(天气)闷热的。
"late 16th cent.: from medieval Latin