"inflict on" in Chinese (Simplified)
施加于
Definition
让某人或某物遭受不愉快的事情,比如痛苦、伤害或损失。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于正式或严重的语境,多指造成痛苦、伤害等负面影响。常与“pain”(痛苦)、"suffering"(苦难)、"damage"(损害)等词搭配。一般不用来描述积极的行为。
Examples
The storm inflicted on the village left many houses damaged.
暴风雨**施加于**村庄,导致许多房屋受损。
The teacher never inflicts on the students any unnecessary punishment.
老师从不**施加于**学生任何不必要的惩罚。
War often inflicts on civilians great suffering.
战争常常**施加于**平民极大的痛苦。
Why would anyone inflict on others so much pain just for revenge?
为什么有人会为了报复而**施加于**别人这么多痛苦?
She regretted the harsh words she had inflicted on her friend during their argument.
她后悔在争吵中对朋友**施加于**的严厉言语。
New laws try to protect animals from cruelty that people might inflict on them.
新法律试图保护动物免受人们可能**施加于**它们的虐待。