suppression
UK/sə'preʃ(ə)n/US/sә'preʃәn/
B2
Definitions
n.
The act of forcibly stopping or holding something back
镇压；压制；抑制
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedNoun of suppress (press down) — forcibly stopping or holding something back.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.suppression of dissent压制异见
- 2.fire suppression灭火／防火
- 3.immune suppression免疫抑制
- 4.vote suppression压制选民投票
Example Sentences
- 1.
The regime is known for its suppression of dissent.
- 2.
The building has an automatic fire suppression system.