单词 | oppressive |
释义 | oppressive —oppressively, adv. —oppressiveness, n. /euh pres"iv/, adj. 1. burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical: an oppressive king; oppressive laws. 2. causing discomfort by being excessive, intense, elaborate, etc.: oppressive heat. 3. distressing or grievous: oppressive sorrows. [1620-30; < ML oppresivus, equiv. to oppress(us) (see OPPRESS) + -ivus -IVE] |
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