| 词汇 | inflict on/upon |
| 释义 | phraseinflict on/upon ! Inflict upon is more formal than inflict on and is mostly used in writing.1. inflict sth on/upon sb to talk about your beliefs or opinions to other people in a way that seems boring or annoying, especially because you expect them to accept that what you say is right: He shouldn't try to inflict his beliefs on everyone else.■ SIMILAR TO: force on/upon2. inflict sb on/upon sb to make you have to spend time with someone who seems very boring - often used humorously: I wish she wouldn't insist on inflicting all her family on us at Christmas!3. inflict yourself on sb to visit or spend time with someone when they do not want you to be with them: "Sorry to inflict myself on you again." "Don't be silly, Stephen. Come in and have a drink." |
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