inflict
/ɪnˈflɪkt/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6028 in the learning path
使遭受；造成（伤害）
Definitions
v. to cause someone or something to suffer harm
使遭受；造成（伤害）
Example
The storm inflicted serious damage on our garden fence.
暴风雨严重损坏了我们花园的围栏。
Unregulated industrial activity can inflict lasting damage on ecosystems and threaten the livelihoods of nearby communities.
不受监管的工业活动可能对生态系统造成持久破坏，并威胁附近社区居民的生计。
Collocations
- inflict damage on
- inflict pain on
- inflict suffering on
Word family
- infliction (n.)
Usage tip
搭配为inflict伤害on对象，不能说inflict sb。
FAQ
- What does inflict mean?
- to cause someone or something to suffer harm
- How is inflict pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈflɪkt/, US /ɪnˈflɪkt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
