| 词汇 | impose on |
| 释义 | Phr V impose on imposes, imposing, imposed impose sth on/upon sb formal to force a group of people to accept something, or to give someone a punishment {e.g. fine, ban}Strict financial controls were imposed on the BBC.The settlers imposed their own culture and religion on the native people.The court imposed a $10,000 fine on the newspaper for printing the story. impose on/upon sb to expect someone to do something for you or to spend time with you when they do not want to or when it causes them problemsI think Alex imposes on you too much - he's perfectly capable of doing his own cooking and washing.Are you sure it's alright if I come and stay? I don't want to impose on you. ! Impose upon is more formal than impose on and is mostly used in writing.1. impose a tax/fine/sentence/ban etc on sth/sb to officially order that something must be taxed, that someone should be punished etc: There were rumours that the government was considering imposing a tax on books. The Soviet Parliament imposed a ban on all strikes that would affect the economy. A $32,000 fine was imposed on Nigel Mansell, following his failure to stop at the Portuguese Grand Prix.2. impose sth on/upon sb to make someone have the same ideas or beliefs as you, by influencing them strongly: Spanish missionaries imposed the Catholic faith on a people who had their own religious tradition. parents who impose their own moral values on their children■ SIMILAR TO: force on/upon3. impose on sb to unreasonably expect or ask someone to do something for you when this is inconvenient for them: We could ask them to let us stay the night, but I don't want to impose on them. impose on (someone or something)1. To be overly demanding of someone. Often used of guests. I hope we're not imposing on you—I really thought Walter had confirmed with you that we could stay for two weeks. 2. To subject someone to something (which is usually stated between "impose" and "on"), especially when it is unwelcome or unsolicited. My parents keep trying to impose their religious views on me, but I just connect to a different religion more. 3. To force someone to accept a law or similar legislature (which is usually stated between "impose" and "on"). If the government tries to impose that ridiculous law on us, they better be ready for a fight. Do you think the mayor will really be able to impose a tax on soda? impose (up)on someoneto be a bother to someone; to make a request of something to someone. (Often refers to being an overnight guest or having a meal at someone's house. Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) I don't mean to impose upon you, but could you put me up for the night? Don't worry, I won't let you impose on me. impose something (up)on someoneto force something on someone. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Don't try to impose your ideas upon me! The colonists tried to impose their values on the indigenous peoples. impose on1. Force something on someone; also, levy a tax or duty. For example, Don't try to impose your ideas on me, or The British crown imposed a tariff on tea. [Late 1500s] 2. Force oneself on others; take unfair advantage of. For example, Am I imposing on you if I stay overnight? or He's always imposing on us, dropping in unexpectedly with numerous friends. [Early 1600s] impose onor impose uponv. 1. To make something prevail over someone or something by authority: The government imposes a tax on cigarettes. The tribunal imposed a sentence upon the defendant. 2. To force something, such as a set of rules or opinions, on someone: Don't impose your views on me. 3. To be an inconvenience to someone by requesting unreasonable favors: Our guests imposed on us by staying for three weeks. |
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