late 14c. (implied in suppressing) "be burdensome;" 1520s as "put down by force or authority," from Latin suppressus, past participle of supprimere "press down, stop, hold back, check, stifle," from sub "down, under" (see sub-) + premere "push against" (see press (v.1)). Sense of "prevent or prohibit the circulation of" is from 1550s of publications; medical use from 1620s. Related: Suppressed; suppressing.
雙語例句
1. Patsy had to clench her jaw to suppress her anger.
帕奇只得咬緊牙關(guān)壓住怒氣。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He was prepared to suppress rebellion by shooting down protesters.
他準備開槍射擊抗議者以鎮(zhèn)壓叛亂。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He continued to suppress the people and serve the imperialists.
他繼續(xù)鎮(zhèn)壓人民,為帝國主義效勞.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. Even the grave young woman could not suppress a smile.