oppressive
adj. (社会、法律、习俗等)压迫的,暴虐的,不公的 ;(天气、空气等)闷热的,难以忍受的;使人苦恼的,令人焦虑的
比较级 more oppressive
最高级 most oppressive
例句
An excess of house plants in a small apartment can be oppressive.
在一套狭小公寓里放过多的室内植物会给人压抑感。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
Perhaps in the face of impersonal and intimidating globalization, a young person's family feels more like a friendly haven than an oppressive trap.
或许,面临缺乏人情味且令人生畏的全球化冲击时,家庭对于年轻人而言,或许更像是友好的避风港,而非压抑的牢笼。
The oppressive afternoon heat had tired him out.
湿热的午后暑气使他筋疲力尽。