| 单词 | imposition |
| 释义 | imposition /im'peuh zish"euhn/, n. 1. the laying on of something as a burden or obligation. 2. something imposed, as a burden or duty; an unusual or extraordinarily burdensome requirement or task. 3. the act of imposing by or as if by authority. 4. an instance of imposing upon a person: He did the favor but considered the request an imposition. 5. the act of imposing fraudulently or deceptively on others; imposture. 6. the ceremonial laying on of hands, as in confirmation or ordination. 7. Print. the arrangement of page plates in proper order on a press for printing a signature. 8. the act of putting, placing, or laying on. [1325-75; ME imposicioun < LL imposition- (s. of impositio), equiv. to imposit(us) ptp. of imponere to place upon, impose (im- IM-1 + posi-, var. s. of ponere to put + -tus ptp. suffix) + -ion- -ION] |
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