Word · Frequency #12025
repressed
/riˈprest/
adjective
压抑的;克制的
Suppressed, especially of emotions or impulses; kept from being expressed.
- 1.
Subjected to repression.
受到压制。
- 2.
Showing the suppression of emotions or impulses.
表现出情感或冲动的压抑。
被压制的;受镇压的;受到压制。;表现出情感或冲动的压抑。;被镇压的;受约束的
In use
He felt repressed at work because he couldn't express his true opinions.
The country experienced a repressed political atmosphere for decades.
She has repressed memories of her childhood trauma.
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