1.oppress 压迫,压制
op 加强,press 压
oppress=加强+压=暴力压制
The government is accused of oppressing religious minorities. 政府被指责打压宗教少数团体。
2.compress 压缩,精简
com 一起,press 压
compress=一起+压=把文件一起压=压缩
This fitness instructor managed to compress one month's training into intensive several days. 这个健身教练设法把1个月的训练内容压缩成几天的集中训练。