impose in Chinese
impose in Chinese is 强加 — impose means to officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.
impose in Chinese
强加
Pronounced: qiáng jiā
To apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as burdensome as a restriction or tax: see sense 1.2.1) with authority.
What does "impose" mean?
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verb To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.
"The council plans to impose a limit on parking in the town centre."
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verb To force something onto someone unwelcome or without their consent.
"Parents shouldn't impose their own career dreams on their children."
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verb (often "impose on/upon") To take unfair advantage of someone's time, kindness, or hospitality.
"She felt she was imposing on her friends by staying for a whole week."
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impose in a sentence
- The council plans to impose a limit on parking in the town centre.
- The government imposed new tariffs on imported steel.
- Parents shouldn't impose their own career dreams on their children.
- It is unfair to impose extra work on a team that is already stretched.
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What is "impose" in Chinese?
"impose" in Chinese is 强加. impose means: To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.
How do you pronounce 强加?
"impose" in Chinese is 强加, pronounced "qiáng jiā".
How do you use "impose" in a sentence?
Example: "The council plans to impose a limit on parking in the town centre." In Chinese, "impose" is 强加.
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