suppression
🇬🇧 UK/sə'preʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/sә'preʃәn/
B2
Definitions
n.
The act of forcibly stopping or preventing something; the conscious exclusion of unwanted thoughts or feelings
镇压;压制;抑制
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.suppression of dissent压制异见
- 2.fire suppression灭火/防火
- 3.immune suppression免疫抑制
- 4.suppression of evidence压制证据
Example Sentences
- 1.
The government's suppression of free speech sparked widespread protests across the country.
- 2.
Emotional suppression over many years can lead to serious mental health issues.
- 3.
The suppression of the rebellion was swift and brutal.