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infliction

/ɪnflɪkʃən/

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the act of causing harm or suffering

施加伤害；造成痛苦

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The report condemned the infliction of unnecessary pain on the animals.
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报告谴责了让动物遭受不必要痛苦的行为。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnflɪkʃən/

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