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oppressive

/əprɛsɪv/

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weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

压迫性的；闷热难耐的

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The oppressive heat kept everyone indoors.
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闷热难耐的天气让大家都待在室内。
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Pronunciation: /əprɛsɪv/

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