impose on

impose on — 片語動詞

  • impose onbase form
  • imposes on3rd person singular
  • imposing on-ing form
  • imposed onpast simple

1. to officially make people accept a new law, tax, rule, or punishment, often by u

1.片語動詞及物B2
釋義

強制實施

利用權力讓人遵守法律、稅務或懲罰

to officially make people accept a new law, tax, rule, or punishment, often by using authority

例句

The government imposed a new tax on imported cars to protect local manufacturers.

政府對進口車強制課徵新稅，以保護本地製造商。

impose + [tax] + on + [thing]

Strict lockdown rules were imposed on the entire region after the outbreak.

疫情爆發後，整個地區都被施加了嚴格的封鎖規定。

passive: [rule] + was imposed on + [group]

常見搭配
  • impose a tax
  • impose a fine
  • impose sanctions
  • impose a ban
  • impose restrictions
  • impose conditions
同義詞
  • enforce

    focuses on making sure a rule is obeyed, not just introducing it

  • introduce

    neutral — does not carry the idea of forcing compliance

  • levy

    used specifically for taxes, fees, or fines

反義詞
  • lift

    to remove a rule, tax, or restriction

  • abolish

    to officially end a law or system

文法句型

impose + [law/tax/rule] + on + [person/group]

be imposed on + [person/group]

用法筆記

Frequently used in the passive voice when the focus is on the rule or punishment itself rather than the authority that created it.

2. to pressure someone into adopting a particular belief, custom, or lifestyle agai

2.片語動詞及物B2
釋義

強加；灌輸

違背他人意願迫使其接受某種想法或生活方式

to pressure someone into adopting a particular belief, custom, or lifestyle against their wishes

例句

Colonial powers often tried to impose their religion on the local population.

殖民強權經常試圖將自己的宗教強加於當地居民。

impose + [religion] + on + [group]

Naoko felt her parents were trying to impose their old-fashioned values on her career choices.

Naoko 感覺父母試圖將自己守舊的價值觀強加在她的人生選擇上。

常見搭配
  • impose a belief
  • impose values
  • impose a lifestyle
  • impose an idea
  • impose a system
  • impose views
同義詞
  • force

    stronger and more direct; does not require a preposition

  • inflict

    also negative, but focuses on causing something unpleasant to happen

  • dictate

    emphasises giving orders without discussion

反義詞
  • respect

    to show consideration for someone else's beliefs or way of life

  • allow

    to let someone choose freely

文法句型

impose + [belief/value] + on + [person/group]

用法筆記

This sense carries a negative connotation — it suggests the person on the receiving end does not want the belief or lifestyle being forced on them.