op·pres·sive·ly
adverb/əˈpresɪvli/
/əˈpresɪvli/
- in a cruel and unfair way that does not give people the same freedom, rights, etc. as other people
被压迫的；受迫害的 - The government has been behaving oppressively.
政府一直表现得很压制。
- The government has been behaving oppressively.
- oppressively hot extremely hot and unpleasant and without any fresh air
闷热的；令人窒息的 - It was an oppressively hot day.
那是一个闷热的日子。
- It was an oppressively hot day.
- in a way that makes you feel unhappy and anxious
令人苦恼的；令人焦虑的 - The decor of the house was oppressively gloomy.
屋子里的装饰阴沉得令人压抑。
- The decor of the house was oppressively gloomy.