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.
政府は砂糖入り飲料に新たな税金を課すことを決定した。
to force someone to deal with something difficult or unwanted
The new rules impose extra costs on small businesses.
新しい規則は中小企業に追加費用を強いる。
to make others accept your ideas or wishes
Some leaders try to impose their views on everyone else.
一部の指導者は自分の意見を他の全員に押し付けようとする。
to ask too much from someone who is kind
People often impose on her because she is always helpful.
彼女はいつも親切なので、人々はよく彼女に頼りすぎる。
to make your presence or ideas known and accepted
The culture began to impose its traditions on neighboring regions.
その文化は近隣地域にその伝統を押し付け始めた。