/səˈprɛs/
~ sth (usually disapproving) (of a government, ruler, etc. 政府、统治者等) to put an end, often by force, to a group or an activity that is believed to threaten authority 镇压；（武力）平定；压制 SYN quash
The rebellion was brutally suppressed.
叛乱遭到了残酷的镇压。
~ sth (usually disapproving) to prevent sth from being published or made known 禁止（发表）；查禁；封锁
The police were accused of suppressing vital evidence.
警方被指隐瞒关键证据。
~ sth to prevent yourself from having or expressing a feeling or an emotion 抑制；控制；忍住
to suppress a smile
忍住不笑
She was unable to suppress her anger.
她按捺不住怒火。
~ sth to prevent sth from growing, developing or continuing 压制；阻止；抑制
drugs that suppress the appetite
抑制食欲的药