| 释义 |
in·flict /ɪnˈflɪkt/
vt.
1. 予以(打击)；使遭受(损伤、苦痛等)；使承受(负担等)，强加(on,upon)
They won't let any foreign power inflict any further blows on their national pride. 他们不许任何外国再对他们的民族自尊心给予打击。
They inflicted serious injuries on the two burglars. 他们使两名盗贼身受重伤。
The reporters had no idea of the anguish they could inflict with only one sentence. 记者们根本没想到他们只消一句话就会给人带来痛苦。
I try very hard not to inflict my values on them. 我尽力不将自己的价值观强加给他们。
I won't inflict myself on you today. I can see you're very busy. 你很忙，我今天不打扰你了。
2. 处(罚)，加(刑) (on,upon)
inflict a harsh sentence 判处重刑
It is many years since the death penalty was last inflicted on anyone in Britain. 英国废止死刑以来已有多年了。
[<L īnflictus < īnfligere to strike (something) against, dash against < flīgere to strike]in·flict·erin·flic·tor n. |