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单词 inflict
释义 in·flict
\ə̇nˈflikt\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin inflictus, past participle of infligere, from in- in- (II) + fligere to strike — more at profligate
1. : to lay (a blow) on : cause (something damaging or painful) to be endured : impose
 < threaten punishments you do not mean to inflict — Bertrand Russell >
 < nor cruel and unusual punishments inflictedU.S. Constitution >
 < inflict defeat >
 < inflict a beating >
2. : afflict
 < miners are still out, and industry … is inflicted with a kind of creeping paralysis — H.J.Laski >
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