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inflict

/ɪnflɪkt/

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to cause someone to suffer harm or pain

使遭受；施加

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Severe winds can inflict serious damage on coastal roads.
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强风会使沿海公路遭受严重损坏。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnflɪkt/

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