pent-up

英[ˌpent'ʌp] 美[ˌpent'ʌp]
  • adj.幽闭的;被压抑的
  • pent adj.被关押的;被禁锢的动词pen的过去式和过去分词形式.
  • up adv.向上;起来;上升;往上prep.向上adj.向上的;上行的n.上升v.上升;增加
Adjective:
  1. characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions;

    "her severe upbringing had left her inhibited"
    "a very inhibited young man, anxious and ill at ease"
    "their reactions were partly the product of pent-up emotions"
    "repressed rage turned his face scarlet"

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