impose

impose

形容词（Adjective）:

1. imposing: 给人以深刻印象的

名词（Noun）:

1. imposer: 施加者
2. imposition: 强迫，强制

词义辨析:

impose强调通过权威、法律、规则等施加压力或要求，使别人接受或承担某事；enforce则更侧重通过权力或规定进行实施或执行。

词汇扩充:

imposed, imposingly

近义词（Synonyms）:

dictate, enforce, oblige, demand

反义词（Antonyms）:

abolish, cancel, revoke, lift

柯林斯词典（Collins Dictionary）:

impose verb

1. If one group of people imposes its ideas, beliefs, or rules on another group, it forces them to accept them.
2. If someone imposes something on you, they make you accept or put up with it when you do not want to.
3. If someone imposes themselves on you, they force you to have their company when you do not want it.
4. If you impose on someone, you interrupt what they are doing or make extra demands on their time.
5. If you impose a tax, punishment, or system of government on someone, you force them to accept it.
6. If something imposes itself, it becomes noticeable or important in a way that you cannot ignore or avoid.

牛津词典（Oxford Dictionary）:

impose verb

1. Force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.
2. Take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.
3. Force (an unwelcome or unfamiliar person or thing) to be accepted or put in place.
4. Prescribe (a course of action) to be followed, typically in an authoritarian or inflexible way.
5. Impose something on/upon: Establish or bring about (something unwanted).
6. Appear impressive or grand.

用法:

1. The government imposes strict regulations on the use of pesticides.
2. He imposes his views on everyone else without considering their opinions.
3. I don't want to impose on your hospitality, so I'll find a hotel.
4. Sorry to impose but could you lend me some money?
5. The new law will impose a heavy tax on imported goods.
6. The beauty of the landscape imposed itself on me as I reached the mountaintop.

例句（Examples）:

1. The company imposed a strict dress code on its employees.
2. The teacher imposed a penalty for late submission of assignments.
3. He always imposes his opinions on others during group discussions.
4. She didn't want to impose on her friend by staying overnight.
5. They imposed a curfew on the city to prevent further violence.
6. The beauty of the sunset imposed itself on the spectators.
7. The government is planning to impose new restrictions on smoking in public places.
8. I don't want to impose, but could I borrow your car for the weekend?
9. The teacher imposed a fine for those who arrived late to class.
10. The new law will impose stricter regulations on the sale of alcohol.
11. He imposed himself on us, staying for hours even though we wanted to be alone.
12. We should not impose our beliefs on others; everyone has the right to their own opinions.
13. She imposed on her sister's generosity by asking to borrow money again.
14. The company is planning to impose a ban on single-use plastics in all its offices.
15. The government imposed a tax increase on luxury goods to boost revenue.
16. Despite his small stature, he imposes a commanding presence on stage.
17. She imposes with her intelligence and confidence.
18. The teacher imposed a heavy workload on the students just before the holidays.
19. He always imposes on his friends by asking for favors.
20. The landlord imposed restrictions on the use of the shared amenities.