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压抑

yā yì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to constrain or repress emotions
  • oppressive
  • stifling
  • depressing
  • repression

Definition

指情绪、欲望等受到抑制，不能充分表达或发泄；也可指气氛、环境等使人感到沉闷、拘束。

To suppress or restrain emotions, desires, etc., preventing them from being fully expressed or released; also refers to an atmosphere or environment that feels oppressive or constraining.

Usage

通常用于描述心理状态或氛围，常与情绪、气氛等搭配使用。

Often used to describe a psychological state or atmosphere, commonly collocated with emotions, mood, etc.

Examples

  • 1 他感到内心很压抑。 (He feels very oppressed inside.)
  • 2 这种压抑的气氛让人喘不过气。 (This oppressive atmosphere makes it hard to breathe.)
  • 3 长期压抑情绪对健康不利。 (Long-term suppression of emotions is harmful to health.)
  • 4 她压抑着心中的怒火。 (She suppressed the anger in her heart.)
  • 5 工作压力让他感到非常压抑。 (Work pressure makes him feel very oppressed.)

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