oppressive

形容词

1. 1

   压迫的、专制的、高压的

   They fled the country to escape an oppressive military regime.

   他们逃离那个国家，以躲避高压的军事政权。

2. 2

   沉重的、令人窒息的、压抑的

   An oppressive silence filled the room after the announcement.

   宣布消息之后，房间里弥漫著令人窒息的沉默。

3. 3

   闷热的、湿热难耐的用于天气

   The heat was oppressive, and nobody wanted to go outside.

   天气闷热难耐，没有人想出门。