무력이나 강압적인 수단을 동원하여 반란, 폭동, 반대 의견 등을 강제로 끝내거나 진압하다.
To forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion, riot, or political opposition.
예문:
"The government deployed troops to suppress the rising rebellion in the northern provinces."
"New laws were passed to suppress political dissent and restrict freedom of assembly."
정보, 증거, 사실 등이 대중에게 알려지지 않도록 은폐하거나 공표를 막다.
To prevent the dissemination of information, evidence, or the publication of a report.
예문:
"The corporation was accused of suppressing internal documents regarding the product's safety risks."
"The witness claimed that her testimony had been suppressed by the defense attorney."
감정의 표현을 억누르거나 기침, 웃음, 하품과 같은 생리적 반응을 참다.
To prevent the development or expression of a feeling, impulse, or physical reaction.
예문:
"She struggled to suppress a smile during the serious meeting."
"I had to suppress my anger and respond calmly to the customer's complaint."
신체의 생물학적 기능이나 면역 반응, 또는 질병의 진행을 약화시키거나 저지하다.
To prevent or inhibit a biological process or the action of a substance in the body.
예문:
"Patients take specialized drugs to suppress the immune system after receiving an organ transplant."
"This treatment is designed to suppress the growth of cancerous cells without damaging healthy tissue."
전기적 간섭, 소음, 또는 진동 등을 제거하거나 줄이다.
To eliminate or reduce electrical interference, noise, or vibration.
예문:
"The exhaust system is fitted with a muffler to suppress engine noise."
"Special filters were used to suppress electromagnetic interference in the communication equipment."