impinge
impinge — 片語動詞
1. to affect something or someone in a way that restricts freedom, limits possibili
妨礙；限制
對事物造成限制或阻礙
to affect something or someone in a way that restricts freedom, limits possibilities, or creates difficulties
The new environmental regulations impinge on the factory's ability to operate at full capacity.
新的環保法規妨礙了工廠以最大產能運作的能力。
impinge on + noun phrase for limiting effect
Fumi worried that her part-time job would impinge on time with her young children.
Fumi 擔心她的兼職工作會佔用她陪伴年幼子女的時間。
Constant phone notifications can impinge upon a person's ability to focus during the workday.
不斷出現的手機通知會干擾一個人在工作時間內集中注意力的能力。
Strict visa policies impinge on the freedom of students to study abroad.
嚴格的簽證政策限制了學生出國留學的自由。
Chitra's religious beliefs impinge on her willingness to work on Saturdays.
Chitra 的宗教信仰妨礙了她週六上班的意願。
- respect
to avoid interfering with someone's rights or space
文法句型
impinge on/upon + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense always pairs with the preposition 'on' or 'upon'. The subject is typically a rule, policy, situation, or obligation that creates a restriction.
常見錯誤
impinge — 動詞
1. to have a strong and noticeable influence on someone or something, especially wh
產生影響
對某人或某事產生強烈且明顯的影響
to have a strong and noticeable influence on someone or something, especially when that influence is unwanted or harmful
The economic crisis impinged on every household, forcing families to cut their spending.
經濟危機影響了每一個家庭，迫使許多家庭削減開支。
impinge on + household/community as object
Deepa's childhood experiences in the refugee camp impinged deeply on her outlook on life.
Deepa 童年時期在難民營的經歷深深影響了她的人生觀。
adverb deeply between verb and preposition
The manager's decision impinged directly on the careers of twenty junior staff members.
經理的決定直接影響了二十名初級職員的職業生涯。
Climate change impinges on agricultural production across the entire country.
氣候變遷影響了全國的農業生產。
Ibrahim's latest research impinged on how doctors understand the early stages of the disease.
Ibrahim 的最新研究影響了醫生對該疾病早期階段的認識。
文法句型
impinge on/upon + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with adverbs such as 'directly', 'deeply', 'strongly', or 'seriously' placed between the verb and the preposition. Subject is often an event, decision, or external factor rather than a person.
常見錯誤
2. to take away part of someone's rights, personal time, or private space by going
侵犯；侵佔
超越合理界限，侵犯他人權益或空間
to take away part of someone's rights, personal time, or private space by going beyond what is considered acceptable or fair
The new surveillance law was criticized for impinging on citizens' right to privacy.
新的監控法因侵犯公民的隱私權而受到批評。
formal register: impinge on + right to privacy
Hana felt that her colleague's constant questions impinged on her personal workspace.
Hana 覺得同事不停地問問題侵犯了她的個人工作空間。
The construction company's plans impinge on land that belongs to the local Indigenous community.
這家建築公司的計劃侵佔了屬於當地原住民社區的土地。
Social media platforms should not impinge upon users' privacy without their clear permission.
社群媒體平台不應在未經使用者明確同意的情況下侵犯其隱私。
Binta refused to let her job impinge on the time she reserved for her children.
Binta 拒絕讓工作佔用她留給孩子的時間。
文法句型
impinge on/upon + noun phrase (rights, territory, time)
用法筆記
More formal than the other senses. Often appears in legal, political, or ethical discussions about boundaries and rights. The object is typically an abstract noun such as 'rights', 'privacy', 'freedom', or 'territory'.