imposition
US /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
1.
强加, 征收, 实行
the act of imposing something, such as a tax, rule, or burden
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The new tax was an unwelcome imposition on small businesses.
新税对小企业来说是一种不受欢迎的强加。
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The government's imposition of strict regulations led to public outcry.
政府强制实行严格的规定引发了公众的强烈抗议。
2.
打扰, 麻烦, 负担
an unwelcome or unfair demand or burden
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I hope my request isn't too much of an imposition.
我希望我的请求不会太麻烦。
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Visiting them late at night would be an imposition.
深夜拜访他们会是一种打扰。