repress
US /rɪˈpres/
UK /rɪˈpres/
動詞
1.
壓抑, 克制
to restrain, prevent, or inhibit the expression or development of something (such as feelings or impulses)
範例:
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She tried to repress her anger during the meeting.
她在會議期間努力壓抑自己的憤怒。
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It is unhealthy to repress your emotions for too long.
長期壓抑情感是不健康的。
2.
鎮壓, 壓制
to subdue someone or something by force
範例:
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The government used the army to repress the rebellion.
政府動用軍隊鎮壓叛亂。
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The dictator sought to repress all political opposition.
獨裁者試圖鎮壓所有政治反對派。