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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-derived
subunder, below
+
presspress, squeeze
+
ionact, process, state
=suppression

Common 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.

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