1 [T] impose sth (on/upon sb/sth) to make a law, rule, opinion, etc be accepted by using your power or authority 将（法律、规定、意见等）强加于某人: A new tax will be imposed on cigarettes. 当局将对香烟征收新税。Parents should try not to impose their own ideas on their children. 父母应避免把自己的想法强加给孩子。

2 [I] impose (on/upon sb/sth) to ask or expect sb to do sth that may cause extra work or trouble 要求或指望某人（做可能带来额外负担或麻烦的事）: I hate to impose on you, but can you lend me some money? 我实在不想麻烦你，可是你借点钱给我好吗？ ➔imposition /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃn ||; ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/ noun [U] [C]: the imposition of military rule 强制实行军人统治