oppress the people 压迫人民
oppressive regime 压迫政权
feel oppressed 感到压抑
A: Why is the atmosphere in this town so heavy?
A：为什么这个小镇的氛围如此沉重？
B: The ruling party oppresses the citizens, so everyone feels uneasy.
B：执政党压迫公民，所以每个人都感到不安。
1) 政治或社会层面的强制统治
2) 心理或情感上的压抑感
3) 对权利或自由的限制
1. 压迫；镇压；使沉重
verb
1. To keep someone in subjection by force, authority, or power; to weigh heavily on the mind or spirits.
Synonym: tyrannize, suppress, subdue