infliction
US /ɪnˈflɪk.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˈflɪk.ʃən/
名词
施加, 造成
the act of causing something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
示例:
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The war resulted in the infliction of great suffering on the civilian population.
战争给平民带来了巨大的痛苦施加。
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The court ruled against the infliction of cruel and unusual punishment.
法院裁定反对施加残酷和不寻常的惩罚。
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