suppression
/səˈpreʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6673 in the learning path
镇压；压制
Definitions
n. The forceful prevention of an activity or expression.
镇压；压制
n. The deliberate prevention of information from becoming known.
隐瞒；封锁
n. The reduction or control of a reaction or process.
抑制；控制
Example
His suppression of laughter failed when the puppy sneezed.
小狗一打喷嚏，他就再也忍不住笑了。
The suppression of public debate can weaken trust in institutions and prevent communities from addressing serious problems.
压制公共讨论会削弱人们对机构的信任，并妨碍社区解决严重问题。
Collocations
- suppression of dissent
- suppression of evidence
- immune suppression
Word family
- suppress (v.)
- suppressive (adj.)
- suppressant (n.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；动词为suppress，注意双写pp和ss。
FAQ
- What does suppression mean?
- The forceful prevention of an activity or expression. The deliberate prevention of information from becoming known. The reduction or control of a reaction or process.
- How is suppression pronounced?
- UK /səˈpreʃən/, US /səˈpreʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
