oppression
noun [ U ] uk/əˈpreʃ.ən/ us/əˈpreʃ.ən/
(RULE)
压迫;压制;欺压
a situation in which people are governed in an unfair and cruel way and prevented from having opportunities and freedom
Every human being has the right to freedom from oppression. 每个人都有权不受压迫。
War, famine and oppression have forced people in the region to flee from their homes. 战争、饥荒和压迫迫使这个地区的人们逃离了自己的家园。
the oppression of women 对妇女的压迫
(FEELINGS)
烦闷；压抑；郁闷
a feeling of being very uncomfortable and worried
Several people had experienced the same feeling of oppression when they slept in that room. 几个曾在那间屋子里睡过觉的人都感到了同样的压抑。