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单词 oppressive
释义 op·pres·sive
\əˈpresiv, -sēv also -səv\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin oppressivus, from Latin oppressus + -ivus -ive
1. : unreasonably burdensome : unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh : constituting oppression
 < oppressive legislation >
 < oppressive taxes >
 < oppressive exactions >
2. : using or depending upon oppression : tyrannical
 < an oppressive ruler >
3. : overpowering or depressing to the spirit or senses : hard to be borne
 < oppressive grief >
 < an oppressive climate >
 < to ease the soul of one oppressive weight — Alexander Pope >
Synonyms: see onerous
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