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imposed

UK //ɪmˈpəʊzd//US //ɪmˈpoʊzd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'imponere'(意为放置于...之上),经由古法语 'imposer' 进入英语,14世纪开始使用。

verb

❶ 指强制推行或施加某事物,通常带有权威或权力背景,可能是规则、责任、限制等。

“The government imposed a new tax on luxury goods.”

(政府对奢侈品征收了新税。)

“The school imposed strict rules on uniform wearing.”

(学校对穿校服制定了严格规定。)

❶ 指将某事物强加给他人,通常不顾对方意愿,可能引起反感或压力。

“He always imposes his opinions on others during meetings.”

(他总在会议上把自己的观点强加给别人。)

“Don't impose your lifestyle choices on your children.”

(不要把你的生活方式强加给孩子。)

同义词:enforce, levy, inflict, compel, demand

常见短语

impose on — 指因请求或行为给他人带来不便或负担,常用于表达打扰或麻烦别人时的歉意。

“I don't want to impose on your hospitality any longer.”

(我不想再打扰你的热情款待了。)

impose restrictions — 指官方或权威机构实施限制措施,常用于政策、法律或管理语境。

“The city imposed restrictions on water usage during the drought.”

(干旱期间该市实施了用水限制。)