1. | [t] ~ sth (on/upon sth/sb) 推行,采用(规章制度);强制实行to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used |
A new tax was imposed on fuel. 当局开始对燃油征收一项新税。 |
2. | [t] ~ sth (on/upon sb/sth) 迫使;把…强加于to force sb/sth to have to deal with sth that is difficult or unpleasant |
to impose limitations/restrictions/constraints on sth 强行限制╱管制╱约束某事物 | |
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. 这个制度给很多人增加了额外的经济负担。 |
3. | [t] ~ sth (on/upon sb) 使(别人)接受自己的意见to make sb accept the same opinions, wishes, etc. as your own |
She didn't want to impose her values on her family. 她并不想勉强家人接受自己的价值观。 | |
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. 显而易见,有少数几个人设法把自己的意志强加于别人。 |
4. | [i] 勉强(某人做某事);硬要…和…在一起to expect sb to do sth for you or to spend time with you, when it may not be convenient for them |
‘You must stay for lunch.’ ‘Well, thanks, but I don't want to impose…’ “你一定得留下吃午饭。”“唔,谢谢,但我不想添麻烦…” | |
Everyone imposes on Dave's good nature. 大家都欺负戴夫脾气好。 |
5. | [t] ~ yourself (on/upon sb/sth) 使接受,使意识到(自己的在场或想法)to make sb/sth accept or be aware of your presence or ideas |
European civilization was the first to impose itself across the whole world. 欧洲文明是最先传播到全世界的。 |