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.
政府決定對含糖飲料課徵新稅。
to force someone to deal with something difficult or unwanted
The new rules impose extra costs on small businesses.
新規定給小型企業帶來額外成本。
to make others accept your ideas or wishes
Some leaders try to impose their views on everyone else.
一些領導人試圖將自己的觀點強加給其他人。
to ask too much from someone who is kind
People often impose on her because she is always helpful.
人們經常麻煩她,因為她總是樂於助人。
to make your presence or ideas known and accepted
The culture began to impose its traditions on neighboring regions.
這種文化開始將其傳統強加給鄰近地區。