repressre•press /rɪ'pres/

vt

1. 抑制；忍住；压制(人的思想)

• I tried my best to repress my laughter. 我竭力忍住不笑。

• His creative talents have been repressed for too long. 他的创造天赋被压抑太久了。

2. 镇压，平息

• repress a rebellion 镇压叛乱