infliction

英 [ɪnˈflɪk.ʃən]      美 [ɪnˈflɪk.ʃən]
  • n. 施加;处罚,刑罚
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将“infliction”分解为“in-”和“flict”,其中“in-”表示“进入”或“向内”,而“flict”来源于拉丁词“flectere”,意为“弯曲”或“打击”。想象一下,有一种力量(打击)从外向内(进入)施加到某人或某物上,这就是“infliction”的意思,即“施加(伤害或痛苦)”。

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infliction (n.)
1530s, from Late Latin inflictionem (nominative inflictio) "an inflicting, a striking against," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin infligere (see inflict).
1. Don't immerse yourself in the infliction too long.
不要长时间沉浸在痛苦经历中。
2. Instead of rivets there came an invasion, an infliction, and a visitation.
但是铆钉并没有运来,来的却是骚扰 、 混乱和视察.
3. We are not the sage and escape the infliction of love.
我们不是圣人,摆脱不了感情的折磨.
4. Infliction of severe physical pain as a punishment or coercion.
一种疼痛或痛苦的有意施加.
5. He's not a friend, he's an infliction.
他不是一个朋友, 而是一个负担.