oppression的词源

英文词源

oppression (n.)

mid-14c., "cruel or unjust use of power or authority," from Old French opression (12c.), from Latin oppressionem (nominative oppressio) "a pressing down; violence, oppression," noun of action from past participle stem of opprimere (see oppress). Meaning "action of weighing on someone's mind or spirits" is from late 14c.

中文词源

oppression：压迫，压制  

词根词缀： op-对面 + -press-压 + -ion名词词尾 → 压制对立的一方

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