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.
双语例句
1. Patsy had to clench her jaw to suppress her anger.
帕奇只得咬紧牙关压住怒气。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He was prepared to suppress rebellion by shooting down protesters.
他准备开枪射击抗议者以镇压叛乱。
来自柯林斯例句
3. He continued to suppress the people and serve the imperialists.
他继续镇压人民,为帝国主义效劳.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Even the grave young woman could not suppress a smile.