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oppress

/əˈpres/ American
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  • v. 压迫, 欺压
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Definition
  • v. to treat people cruelly or unfairly by using power over them
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Example
The cruel king wanted to oppress the poor people in his land.
残暴的国王想要压迫他领地上的穷人。
Word familyoppress-
n.
oppressionL6oppressorL6
adj.
oppressiveL5oppressedL6
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