单词 | foist |
释义 | foist From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishfoistfoist /fɔɪst/ verb → foist something on/upon somebody→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusfoist• The association is now trying to foist a high bill for £7,000 on to the couple.• Some of the critics want to foist their narrow ideological positions on him.• We do not attempt to foist this word upon them.From Longman Business Dictionaryfoistfoist /fɔɪst/ verb → foist something on/upon somebody→ See Verb tableOrigin foist (1500-1600) Probably from early modern Dutch vuisten “to take into your hands”, from Middle Dutch vuyst “fist” |
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