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imposition

/ɪmpəzɪʃən/

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1 · noun

the act of officially introducing a rule, tax, or burden

强加；征收

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The imposition of a new fee drew complaints from residents.
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新费用的征收引起了居民投诉。
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Pronunciation: /ɪmpəzɪʃən/

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