Word · Frequency #7300
repression
抑制，压抑
the act of restraining or suppressing something
- 1.
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
压制的行为；被压制的状态
- 2.
a state of forcible subjugation
强制征服的状态
- 3.
The involuntary rejection from consciousness of painful or disagreeable ideas, memories, feelings, or impulses.
无意识地排斥痛苦或不愉快的想法、记忆、情感或冲动
- 4.
(psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
(精神病学)经典的防御机制,通过阻止可能引起焦虑的冲动或想法进入意识来保护自己
- 5.
the act of repressing; control by holding down
压制的行为；通过压制进行控制
压制的行为；被压制的状态；强制征服的状态；无意识地排斥痛苦或不愉快的想法、记忆、情感或冲动；(精神病学)经典的防御机制,通过阻止可能引起焦虑的冲动或想法进入意识来保护自己；压制的行为；通过压制进行控制
In use
After years of emotional repression, she finally learned to express her feelings.
She struggled with the repression of her laughter during the serious meeting.
The repression of scientific ideas during that era slowed innovation.
the long repression of Christian sects
his goal was the repression of insolence
repression of sth
The repression of free speech is unacceptable.
压制言论自由是不可接受的。
live under repression
Connections
Collocations
- sexual repression
- 性压抑
- The novel explores themes of sexual repression in Victorian society.这部小说探讨了维多利亚时期社会中的性压抑主题。
- political repression
- 政治压制
- The regime's political repression led to widespread protests.该政权的政治压制引发了广泛的抗议。
- state repression
- 国家镇压
- State repression was used to silence opposition voices.国家镇压被用来压制反对声音。
- emotional repression
- 情绪压抑
- Emotional repression can lead to psychological issues.情绪压抑可能导致心理问题。
Pop culture & quotes
- Repression is the only way to maintain power.
- 压抑是维持权力的唯一方式。In '1984', the Party uses repression to control the masses.
Learner notes
Memory Tip
re-（再）+ press（压）→ 再次压下，即压抑。
Context & Register
Register: neutral to formal; typical contexts: political, psychological, social; note: 通常用于政治或心理语境，比较正式。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words end with '-ssion' and share the same pronunciation /ʃən/ for that suffix. They are perfect rhymes with each other and with 'repression'. However, note that spelling alone may mislead: '-ssion' is pronounced /ʃən/ consistently here.
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