UK: /əˈpreʃən/ (Note: IPA verified from authoritative sources)
语源 (Etymology)
Origin:
From Old French oppression (14th century) → Latin oppressio(n-), derived from opprimere ("to press down, suppress"), composed of ob- ("against") + premere ("to press"). 中文翻译: 词源：源自古法语 oppression（14世纪）→ 拉丁语 oppressio(n-)，源于 opprimere（“压制，镇压”），由 ob-（“反对”）+ premere（“按压”）组成。
Historical Shift:
The term has maintained a consistent meaning from Latin to modern English, referring to the act of suppressing or burdening others through authority or force. No significant semantic shift; consistent connotation of unjust constraint. 中文翻译: 历史演变：该词从拉丁语到现代英语含义保持一致，指通过权威或武力压制他人的行为。无显著语义变化，始终带有不公正约束的内涵。
If no record: N/A (well-documented etymology)
解释 (Definition)
中文解释: 压迫；压制（尤指通过权力或权威进行的不公正压制）
English (Oxford):
(n.) Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control;
(n.) The state of being subject to such treatment or control
例句 (Example Sentences)
例句 1: "The novel explores the themes of resistance against political oppression."
（这部小说探讨了反抗政治压迫的主题。） Context: Describing systemic injustice in governance.
例句 2: "Generations of families suffered under the oppression of the caste system."
（几代家庭在种姓制度的压迫下受苦。） Context: Referring to social hierarchy and discrimination.
例句 3: "Art became a form of silent protest against the oppression of censorship."
（艺术成为反抗审查制度压迫的一种无声抗议形式。） Context: Cultural suppression and creative restriction.
