单词 | impose |
释义 | Word Frequency impose(ɪmˈpəʊz) verb (usually foll by on or upon) 1. (transitive) to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforce to impose a tax on the people 2. to force (oneself, one's presence, etc) on another or others; obtrude 3. (intransitive) to take advantage, as of a person or quality to impose on someone's kindness 4. (transitive) printing to arrange (pages) so that after printing and folding the pages will be in the correct order 5. (transitive) to pass off deceptively; foist to impose a hoax on someone 6. (transitive) (of a bishop or priest) to lay (the hands) on the head of a candidate for certain sacraments Derived forms imposable (imˈposable) adjective imposer (imˈposer) noun Word origin C15: from Old French imposer, from Latin impōnere to place upon, from pōnere to place, set |
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