Wordiyosuppress
🇬🇧 UK/sə'pres/🇺🇸 US/sә'pres/
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
v.
To forcibly put an end to something; to restrain or hold back a feeling or reaction.
镇压，压制；抑制，压抑
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.suppress a rebellion镇压叛乱
- 2.suppress emotions压抑情绪
- 3.suppress evidence压制证据
- 4.suppress laughter忍住笑声
Example Sentences
- 1.
She tried to suppress a smile during the meeting.
- 2.
The government moved quickly to suppress the uprising before it could spread.
- 3.
She struggled to suppress a laugh during the serious meeting.
- 4.
Certain medications can suppress the immune system, increasing infection risk.