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| 1 | to stop opposition or protest using military force or strict laws （凭借武力或严格的法律）平定，制止，镇压 |
| suppress a rebellion/uprising/demonstration Pro-independence demonstrations were ruthlessly suppressed. 支持独立的游行示威活动遭到残酷镇压。 |
| | 1a | to stop an activity , especially by making laws or using your authority （尤指通过制定法律或运用权力）禁止（活动） | | State monopolies had suppressed all forms of economic competition. 国家垄断压制了各种形式的经济竞争。 | |
| | 1b | to stop information from being published or publicly discussed 封锁，查禁（消息的发表或公开讨论） | | They claim that the report has been deliberately suppressed by the oil companies. 他们声称这篇报道已遭到那些石油公司的刻意封锁和压制。 | |
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| 2 | to stop yourself feeling an emotion 忍住，抑制，压抑（自己的情感） |
| It’ s bad to suppress your feelings. 压抑自己的情感不利于健康。 |
| suppressed anger and resentment 被压抑的愤怒和不满 |
| | 2a | to stop yourself showing an emotion , especially one that might offend someone 压抑，忍住（尤其是可能会冒犯他人的情感） | | She shook her head, suppressing a smile. 她忍住笑，摇了摇头。 | | suppress an urge/impulse I kept my voice level and suppressed the urge to hit him. 我保持说话的声调，克制住了打他的冲动。 | |
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| 3 | to stop a physical process from happening or developing 抑制（生理过程） |
| These drugs should suppress your appetite. 这些药会降低你的食欲。 |
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| DERIVED WORD |
| suppression noun U |
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