infliction

• 名词，指施加令人不快的事物（如税收、惩罚）的行为，或造成痛苦、损害的行为；也可指带来痛苦或不幸的根源。

A noun referring to the act of imposing something unpleasant, such as a tax or punishment, or causing pain or damage; it can also refer to a source of trouble or unhappiness.

1. Imposition of somethingB2formal

   The act of imposing something, such as a tax, a penalty, or an embargo.

   施加

   • The infliction of heavy taxes led to widespread protests.
   • The government announced the infliction of new trade embargoes.
   • He argued against the infliction of additional penalties.

   同义词applicationenforcementexactionimposition

2. Act of causing pain or damageB2formal

   An act that causes physical or emotional pain, injury, or damage.

   施加

   • The infliction of pain during interrogation was condemned.
   • The court ruled that the infliction of such injuries was intentional.
   • He was charged with the infliction of grievous bodily harm.

   同义词administrationexactionexecutionimpositionperpetration

3. Source of trouble or unhappinessC1informal

   Something or someone that causes trouble, suffering, or unhappiness.

   痛苦之源

   • The constant noise was an infliction she could no longer bear.
   • He regarded his long commute as an infliction on his daily life.
   • The broken air conditioner was a real infliction during the heatwave.

   同义词afflictionbanecurseplaguescourgetormenttribulationvisitation