单词 | inflict |
释义 | in·flict (ĭn-flĭkt) tr.v. in·flict·ed, in·flict·ing, in·flicts 1. To cause (something injurious or harmful), as to a person, group, or area: claws that inflicted a deep wound; an attack that inflicted heavy losses; a storm that inflicted widespread damage. 2. To force to undergo or experience (something unwanted): "the piano lessons he inflicted on his son" (Christopher Miller). 3. To deal or deliver (a blow, for example). [Latin īnflīgere, īnflīct- : in-, on; see IN-2 + flīgere, to strike.] in·flicter, in·flictor n. in·flictive adj. |
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