新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

inflict

英  [ɪnˈflɪkt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • inflicts , inflicting , inflicted

    1[T 及物动词] 使遭受(伤害或破坏等)

    To inflict harm or damage on someone or something means to make them suffer it.

    双语例句

    例:

    the damage being inflicted on industries by the recession.

    经济衰退给工业造成的损失。