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imposition

UK //ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n//US //ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n//

词源

源自拉丁语 'impositio',由 'imponere'(强加)演变而来,14世纪后期进入英语。

noun

❶ 指强制施加的行为或事物,通常带有不受欢迎或负担的性质。常用于描述规则、税收或要求的强制实施。

“The new tax was seen as an unfair imposition on small businesses.”

(这项新税被认为是对小企业的不公平负担。)

“She felt the dress code was an unnecessary imposition.”

(她觉得着装规定是一种不必要的强制要求。)

❶ 指印刷中多页拼版的技术,将多个页面按特定顺序排列在一张大纸上以便印刷后折叠成册。

“The printer explained the 16-page imposition for the booklet.”

(印刷工人解释了手册的16页拼版方式。)

“Correct imposition is crucial for proper page sequencing after folding.”

(正确的拼版对折叠后的页面顺序至关重要。)

同义词:burden, enforcement, levy, requirement, application

常见短语

imposition of will — 指将自己的意愿强加于他人,通常带有负面含义,表示不尊重他人自主权的行为。

“The dictator was known for his ruthless imposition of will on the population.”

(这位独裁者以对民众残酷的意志强加而闻名。)

tax imposition — 特指政府征税的行为或过程,强调税收的强制性和官方性质。

“The new tax imposition affected imports from all countries.”

(这项新征税影响了所有国家的进口商品。)