"oppressing" in Chinese (Simplified)
压迫
Definition
用权力不公正、残酷地对待某人，通常使他们失去权利或自由。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或严肃的语境，如历史、政治、社会公正。常见搭配有 'oppressing people'、'oppressing minorities'。不用来表达小的不适。有时可比喻表示压力感，例如 'oppressing sadness'。
Examples
The king was oppressing the villagers for many years.
国王多年来一直在**压迫**村民。
They are oppressing people who speak out.
他们正在**压迫**那些发声的人。
The law is oppressing some communities unfairly.
这条法律正在不公正地**压迫**一些群体。
It's not just about rules—they're oppressing anyone who challenges them.
不只是规则——他们在**压迫**任何敢于挑战他们的人。
She felt the weight of society oppressing her dreams.
她感受到社会的压力**压迫**着她的梦想。
Governments should protect people instead of oppressing them.
政府应该保护人民，而不是**压迫**他们。