How do you use "impose" in a sentence?

The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods. I hope I'm not imposing by staying for dinner. Strict restrictions were imposed on travel during the pandemic.

impose

Q: What does "impose" mean?

To force something on someone, or to cause inconvenience To 'impose' means to force a rule, tax, or condition on someone, often by authority. It can also mean to take unfair advantage of someone's kindness or time ('I don't want to impose'). 'Imposing' as an adjective describes something grand or impressive in appearance.

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Meaning: To force something on someone, or to cause inconvenience

强加，征收，打扰

imponer, molestar

課す、押し付ける、迷惑をかける

부과하다, 강요하다, 폐를 끼치다

To 'impose' means to force a rule, tax, or condition on someone, often by authority. It can also mean to take unfair advantage of someone's kindness or time ('I don't want to impose'). 'Imposing' as an adjective describes something grand or impressive in appearance.

「impose」意味着通过权威强制执行规则、税收或条件。它也可以意味着不公平地利用某人的善意或时间。「imposing」作为形容词描述外观宏伟或令人印象深刻的事物。

«Impose» significa forzar una regla, impuesto o condición sobre alguien, a menudo por autoridad. También puede significar aprovecharse injustamente de la amabilidad o el tiempo de alguien.

「impose」は、権威によって規則、税金、条件を誰かに強制することを意味します。また、誰かの親切や時間を不当に利用することも意味します。

'impose'는 권위를 사용하여 규칙, 세금, 조건 등을 누군가에게 강제로 적용하는 것을 의미합니다. 또한 다른 사람의 친절이나 시간을 부당하게 이용하는 것을 뜻하기도 합니다('I don't want to impose'). 형용사 'imposing'은 웅장하거나 인상적인 외관을 묘사합니다.

Examples

The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
政府对奢侈品征收了新税。
El gobierno impuso nuevos impuestos a los artículos de lujo.
政府は贅沢品に新しい税金を課しました。
정부는 사치품에 새로운 세금을 부과했습니다.
I hope I'm not imposing by staying for dinner.
我希望留下来吃晚饭不会给你添麻烦。
Espero no estar molestando al quedarme a cenar.
夕食に残ってご迷惑ではないでしょうか。
저녁 식사에 함께해서 폐가 되지 않으면 좋겠습니다.
Strict restrictions were imposed on travel during the pandemic.
疫情期间对旅行实施了严格的限制。
Se impusieron restricciones estrictas a los viajes durante la pandemia.
パンデミック中、旅行に厳しい制限が課されました。
팬데믹 기간 동안 여행에 엄격한 제한이 부과되었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From French 'imposer', from Latin 'imponere' meaning 'to place upon', from 'in-' (upon) and 'ponere' (to put, place). The French spelling was influenced by 'poser' (to place). Related to 'position' and 'compose'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal