imposition

noun

UK/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ᵊn/
US/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ᵊn/

Definitions of imposition noun

expectation(期望)

  1. Singular(單數)

    a situation where someone expects another person to do something that is inconvenient or against their wishes

    強加;打擾;為難

    • Would it be an imposition if I asked you to pick up my family from the station?

      如果我請你去車站接我的家人,會不會太打擾你?

    • I don't want to be an imposition, but could you quickly review this document for me?

      我不想造成困擾,但你能快速幫我審閱這份文件嗎?

    • I hope my request wasn't an imposition on you.

      希望我的請求沒有給你帶來困擾。

introduction(引入)

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    the act of introducing a new law, rule, or system

    (新法律或制度的)實施;推行

    • The imposition of the new tax law caused a strong public backlash.

      新稅法的實施引起了強烈的公眾反彈。

    • The imposition of severe sanctions against the company was swift.

      對該公司實施嚴厲制裁的速度很快。

    • The imposition of a curfew was intended to maintain order in the region.

      實施宵禁是為了維持該地區的秩序。