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🇬🇧 UK/rɪ'pres/🇺🇸 US/ri'pres/
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Definitions
v.
To forcefully suppress or put down a rebellion or uprising; to hold back or restrain feelings or impulses
镇压；压制；抑制（情感）
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.repress a rebellion镇压叛乱
- 2.repress emotions压抑情绪
- 3.repress dissent压制异见
- 4.[repress memories]压抑记忆
Example Sentences
- 1.
He repressed his anger and spoke calmly.
- 2.
The authoritarian government used military force to repress the uprising.
- 3.
She tried hard to repress her laughter during the solemn ceremony.
- 4.
Psychologists warn that repressing emotions can lead to serious mental health issues.