inflict [ɪn'flɪkt] verb transitive ■to force someone to experience something very unpleasant 使遭受,使承受•These new bullets are capable of inflicting massive injuries.这些新型子弹可以造成重创。 •The suffering inflicted on these children was unimaginable.这些孩子遭受的痛苦无法想像。 |