1. | ~ sb 压迫;欺压;压制to treat sb in a cruel and unfair way, especially by not giving them the same freedom, rights, etc. as other people |
The regime is accused of oppressing religious minorities. 人们指控这个政权压迫少数宗教群体。 |
2. | ~ sb 压抑;使窒息;使烦恼to make sb only able to think about sad or worrying things |
The gloomy atmosphere in the office oppressed her. 办公室的低沉气氛使她感到郁闷。 |