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oppressive

/əˈpresɪv/ American
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  • adj. 压迫的
  • adj. 令人难受的
Definition
  • adj. cruel and unfair
  • adj. making you feel uncomfortable and hard to bear
Example
The summer heat felt oppressive in the crowded subway car.
拥挤的地铁车厢里,夏日的酷热让人感到压抑难耐。
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