An atmosphere of intense fear and suppression, often referring to a period of severe repression or widespread panic.
在那个严格管理的机构里，一旦犯错，就会面临严厉的惩罚，使得人人自危，弥漫着一种白色恐怖。
In that strictly managed institution, making a mistake meant severe punishment, making everyone feel insecure and creating an atmosphere of white terror.
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