oppressiveness
noun /əˈpresɪvnəs/
/əˈpresɪvnəs/
[uncountable]- the fact of a government treating people in a cruel and unfair way, not giving them freedom, rights, etc.
压迫;压制;高压统治 - the oppressiveness of the regime
这个政权的高压统治
- the oppressiveness of the regime
- the fact of the weather being extremely hot and unpleasant with a lack of fresh air
(天气)闷热 - the oppressiveness of the climate
气候的闷热
- the oppressiveness of the climate
- the fact of a situation or relationship making you feel unhappy and anxious
压抑;苦闷 - the oppressiveness of life in a small town
小镇生活的压抑
- the oppressiveness of life in a small town