suppression

• 指对事物进行压制、制止或抑制的行为，如压制反对意见、制止活动或抑制情绪、思想等。

A noun referring to the act of forcibly preventing, restraining, or inhibiting something, such as a process, publication, or thought.

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1. Developmental failureC1formalmedical

   The failure of a body part or organ to develop normally.

   发育不全

   • The suppression of the limb in the embryo was caused by a genetic mutation.
   • Doctors observed the suppression of certain organs in the patient.
   • The study focused on the suppression of leaf growth in plants.

   同义词agenesisaplasiadysgenesis

2. CensorshipB2formalpolitical

   The act of preventing a book, writing, or publication from being published or circulated.

   压制

   • The suppression of the novel was ordered by the government.
   • Historians condemned the suppression of important documents.
   • The suppression of free speech is a violation of human rights.

   同义词bancensorshipprohibitionproscriptionrepressionstifling

   反义词disclosurepublicationrelease

3. Forceful preventionB2formalpolitical

   The act of putting an end to something by using power or authority.

   镇压

   • The suppression of the rebellion required military intervention.
   • Police were involved in the suppression of the protest.
   • The suppression of dissent is common in authoritarian regimes.

   同义词crackdowncrushingeliminationendingrepressionsubjugation

   反义词allowanceencouragement

4. Psychological repressionC1formalmedical

   The conscious act of excluding unacceptable thoughts, desires, or memories from the mind.

   压抑

   • The patient's suppression of traumatic memories affected his therapy.
   • Suppression of anger can lead to emotional problems.
   • She practiced suppression of negative thoughts to stay focused.

   同义词denialinhibitionrepressionrestraint

   反义词expression