v. impose something unpleasant
vt. 施以, 加害, 使承受
[法] 处, 加, 予以
1. The storm can inflict serious damage on the houses.
风暴可能会对房屋造成严重损害。
2. He didn't mean to inflict pain on anyone with his words.
他并不想用他的言辞给任何人带来痛苦。
3. The new policy may inflict higher taxes on the citizens.
新政策可能会对公民征收更高的税款。