권력이나 권위를 부당하고 가혹하게 행사하여 특정 집단이나 개인의 자유를 제한하고 괴롭히는 행위.
The prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control of a group of people by those in power.
예문:
"The revolution was a direct response to decades of systemic oppression by the ruling class."
"Social activists are working to end the oppression of marginalized communities."
정신적으로 심하게 짓눌리는 듯한 느낌이나, 날씨 등으로 인해 숨이 막힐 것 같은 신체적 답답함.
A distressing feeling of being weighed down, either mentally by worry and sadness or physically by an uncomfortable environment.
예문:
"She felt a sense of oppression in the small, windowless room."
"The oppression of the humid summer heat made it difficult to concentrate on work."
공직자가 자신의 직무상 권한을 남용하여 타인에게 부당한 고통을 주거나 권리를 침해하는 불법 행위.
An illegal act where a public official abuses their authority to harass or mistreat another person.
예문:
"The former governor was investigated for official oppression after targeting his political rivals."
"Strict laws are in place to protect citizens from the oppression of power by government agents."