(of a system of government )政治体制 controlling people by force and limiting their freedom synonym dictatorial, tyrannical压制的;专制的;严厉的 a repressive regime/measure/law 实行高压政策的政权;镇压措施;严厉的法律
Extra ExamplesHe is an outspoken critic of the country's repressive government. 他直言不讳地批评该国的专制政府。 His rule was both repressive and corrupt. 他的统治既压抑又腐败。 It was described as one of the world's most repressive regimes. 它被描述为世界上最专制的政权之一。 The government used the incident to justify more repressive measures against the unions. 政府利用这一事件作为对工会采取更加高压的措施的理由。
controlling emotions and desires and not allowing them to be expressed 压抑的;抑制的;克制的