repression

ri'preʃәn
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英文释义

n. a state of forcible subjugation
n. (psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
n. the act of repressing; control by holding down

中文翻译

n. 抑制, 压抑, 制止
[医] 压抑, 抑制

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记忆技巧

repression 由前缀 re-（表示“再次”或“向后”）和词根 press（表示“压”）组成，后缀 -ion 表示名词，整体意思是“再次压制”或“抑制”。

例句

1. The government’s repression of free speech has sparked protests.
政府对言论自由的压制引发了抗议活动。
2. Many people suffer from emotional repression, which can affect their relationships.
许多人遭受情感压抑，这可能影响他们的人际关系。
3. The novel explores themes of repression and the struggle for personal freedom.
这部小说探讨了压抑与追求个人自由的主题。

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