imposes; imposed; imposing
imposes; imposed; imposing
Learner's definition of IMPOSE
1 [+ object]
a : to cause (something, such as a tax, fine, rule, or punishment) to affect someone or something by using your authority将(税、罚金、规章制度、惩罚等)加于 —
usually + on or upon -
The judge imposed a life sentence on the defendant.法官判处了被告无期徒刑。
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impose [=levy] a tax on liquor征收酒类税
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A curfew has been imposed upon the city's youth.已经对这个城市的年轻人实行了宵禁。
b : to establish or create (something unwanted) in a forceful or harmful way把…强加于 2
[+ object] : to force someone to accept (something or yourself)迫使接受—
+ on or upon -
He imposed his will on his subjects. [=he forced his subjects to do what he wanted them to do]他把自己的意志强加给臣民。
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He imposes his personal beliefs on his employees.他把自己的个人信仰强加给雇员。
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I don't like having to impose myself on other people.我不喜欢将自己的意志强加于人。
3
[no object] : to ask for or expect more than is fair or reasonable占便宜;麻烦;利用 —
often + on or upon