"infliction" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 施加
• 加害

Definition

使他人经历痛苦、不愉快或不想要的事情的行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“infliction”为正式用语，常和'痛苦'、'惩罚'或'伤害'等词搭配。强调主动让他人遭受不好的经历。不适用于积极事物。

Examples

The infliction of pain is not acceptable.

对痛苦的**施加**是不可接受的。

The law prevents the infliction of unnecessary punishment.

法律阻止不必要惩罚的**加害**。

She spoke against the infliction of harm on animals.

她反对对动物的**加害**。

Many objected to the infliction of such a harsh penalty.

许多人反对如此严厉处罚的**施加**。

The infliction of emotional pain can be just as damaging as physical harm.

情感**施加**的痛苦和身体伤害一样有害。

He regrets the infliction of suffering caused by his actions.

他对自己行为带来的痛苦**施加**感到后悔。