oppressed
UK/ə'prest/US
B1
Definitions
adj.
Subjected to cruel or unjust treatment by those in power
受压迫的，受压制的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedoppress (press against) + -ed (in that state) = 'pressed down by power' — used of people treated unjustly.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.the oppressed受压迫者
- 2.oppressed people受压迫的人民
- 3.oppressed minorities受压迫的少数群体
Example Sentences
- 1.
The movement fought for the rights of oppressed people.
- 2.
She felt oppressed by the strict rules at home.