tax, impose, assess

動(dòng)詞 impose:

1. compel to behave in a certain way
   同義詞：enforce
2. impose something unpleasant
   同義詞：inflict, bring down, visit
3. impose and collect
   同義詞：levy

1. They are threatening to impose a blockade on the country.
   他們威脅說(shuō)要對(duì)該國(guó)實(shí)行封鎖。
2. He imposed his presence on us for the weekend.
   他硬要跟我們一起過(guò)周末。
3. The judge imposed a fine of ten dollars on him.
   法官判他罰款10 美元。
4. Don't impose yourself on people who don't want you.
   不要纏著不愿和你在一起的人。
5. Don't try to impose your wishes on us.
   不要試圖把你的愿望強(qiáng)加給我們。

im.pose

v.（動(dòng)詞）
im.posed,im.pos.ing,im.pos.es
v.tr.（及物動(dòng)詞）
To establish or apply as compulsory; levy:
課收，征收：強(qiáng)制地建立或運(yùn)用；征收：
例句：
impose a tax.
征稅

To apply or make prevail by or as if by authority:
強(qiáng)制實(shí)行：用或好象用權(quán)威適用或推廣：
例句：
impose a peace settlement.See Synonyms at dictate
強(qiáng)制推行和平解決參見(jiàn) dictate

To obtrude or force (oneself, for example) on another or others.
強(qiáng)人所難：強(qiáng)迫（某人）接受或者把（如自己）強(qiáng)加于別人頭上
Printing To arrange (type or plates) on an imposing stone.
【印刷術(shù)】 把…拼版：把（鉛字或底片）排列到拼版臺(tái)上
To offer or circulate fraudulently; pass off:
詐騙：欺騙性地提供或傳播；冒充：
例句：
imposed a fraud on consumers.
把假貨兜售給顧客

v.intr.（不及物動(dòng)詞）
To take unfair advantage:
占便宜：
例句：
You are always imposing on their generosity.
你總是在利用別人的慷慨而占便宜

來(lái)源：
Middle English imposen
中古英語(yǔ) imposen
from Old French imposer
源自 古法語(yǔ) imposer
alteration influenced by poser [to put, place] * see pose
受 poser的影響 [放置] *參見(jiàn) pose
of Latin impônere [to place upon]
拉丁語(yǔ) impônere的變化 [安置]
in- [on] * see in- 2
in- [在…上面] *參見(jiàn) in-2
pônere [to place] * see apo-
pônere [放] *參見(jiàn) apo-

【引伸】
impos.er
n.（名詞）