oppressive

in Vietnamese Nhiệt áp bức, khó chịu

BrE /ˈɒprəsɪv/ AmE /ˈɑːprəsɪv/

adjective en → vi

1 DISCOMFORTING [attributive / predicative] B2

Nhiệt áp bức, khó chịu

causing feelings of discomfort or pressure, especially because there is too much control or restriction

  • an oppressive atmosphere/mood

Collocations oppressive heat · oppressive government

  • The oppressive heat made it difficult to sleep.

    Nhiệt áp bức khiến việc ngủ trở nên khó khăn.

2 DOMINEERING [attributive / predicative] B2

Áp bức, độc đoán

controlling or dominating in an unfair way, especially by using power to restrict people's freedom and rights

  • an oppressive ruler/leader

Collocations oppressive rule · oppressive laws

  • The country suffered under an oppressive regime.

    Quốc gia đã phải chịu đựng dưới chế độ độc đoán.