| 釋義 |
impose /un'pauz; im'poz/ vt, vi 1 [VP14] ~ on, lay or place a tax, duty, etc on: 加(稅,義務(wù)等)于: New taxes were ~d on wines and spirits. 酒類加征新稅。 I must perform the task that has been ~d upon me. 我必須要做已加在我身上的工作。 2 [VP14] ~ on sb, force (sth, oneself, one's company) on sb: 強(qiáng)使(某人接受某事物,自己); 硬纏著某人: Don't ~ yourself/your company on people who don't want you. 不要纏著不愿和你在一起的人。 3 [VP3A] ~ upon sth, take advantage of: 利用: ~ upon sb's good nature. 利用某人的好心腸 Oimposing adj making a strong impression because of size, character, appearance: 因體積,性格,外貌而予人強(qiáng)烈印象的; 壯麗的; 堂皇的: an imposing old lady; 儀態(tài)雍容的老婦人; an imposing display of knowledge. 在學(xué)識(shí)方面令人贊賞的表現(xiàn)。 im pos ing ly adv |