impose
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/ɪmˈpəʊz/
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/ɪmˈpəʊz/
to officially put a new rule, law, or tax in place
The government decided to impose a new tax on sugary drinks.
政府决定对含糖饮料征收新税。
to force someone to deal with something difficult or unwanted
The new rules impose extra costs on small businesses.
新规定给小型企业带来了额外成本。
to make others accept your ideas or wishes
Some leaders try to impose their views on everyone else.
一些领导人试图将自己的观点强加给其他人。
to ask too much from someone who is kind
People often impose on her because she is always helpful.
人们经常麻烦她,因为她总是乐于助人。
to make your presence or ideas known and accepted
The culture began to impose its traditions on neighboring regions.
这种文化开始将其传统强加给邻近地区。