imposition
gb/ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən/ us/ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən/
C1
Inggris
teher, bevezetés, kivetés, előírás, csalás, megtévesztés, oldalkilövés
KATA BENDA
C1
1
teher
B1
Pola penggunaan:
an imposition (on [someone])
I hate to ask, but could you give me a ride, or would that be an imposition?
Nem szívesen kérem, de el tudnál vinni, vagy az már teher lenne neked?
The extra paperwork feels like an imposition on already busy staff.
A plusz adminisztráció tehernek érződik az amúgy is leterhelt dolgozók számára.
Staying with them for two weeks would be too much of an imposition.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
Sorry to bother you—I don’t want to be an imposition.
Ne haragudj, hogy zavarlak — nem akarok terhedre lenni.
Could I ask a small favor, or is it an imposition?
Kérhetnék egy kis szívességet, vagy az már teher lenne?
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may confuse this with the verb impose; in this sense, imposition is the burden itself.
Arti
an unwelcome burden or demand
Kolokasi
a real imposition
|an unnecessary imposition
|a huge imposition
|a serious imposition
|an imposition on someone
|feel like an imposition
|see it as an imposition
|consider it an imposition
|resent the imposition
|avoid being an imposition
Sinonim
burden (General word for something hard to carry or deal with.)
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inconvenience (Often milder; focuses on disruption more than unfairness.)
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intrusion (Emphasizes unwanted interference, especially socially.)
Antonim
help (Something that makes things easier rather than harder.)
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favor (A kind act done willingly, not a burden.)
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relief (A reduction of pressure or difficulty.)
Tema
daily_life
|social
|work
|emotions
Definisi
Something that bothers someone because it asks too much of them.
An unreasonable or inconvenient demand on someone’s time, effort, money, or patience.
KATA BENDA
C1
FORMAL
2
Pola penggunaan:
the imposition of [a tax/rule/ban/sanctions] (on [someone/something])
The imposition of new tariffs raised prices for consumers.
Az új vámok bevezetése megemelte a fogyasztói árakat.
Human rights groups criticized the imposition of a nationwide curfew.
Az emberi jogi csoportok bírálták az országos kijárási tilalom elrendelését.
The imposition of late fees was intended to discourage missed payments.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The imposition of the new rule made everyone angry.
Az új szabály bevezetése mindenkit feldühített.
They discussed the imposition of a tax on plastic bags.
Megvitatták a műanyag zacskókra kivetendő adó bevezetését.
Kesalahan umum:
Common error: using it without “of” (e.g., “the imposition new rules” instead of “the imposition of new rules”).
Arti
the act of imposing rules or taxes
Kolokasi
the imposition of sanctions
|the imposition of a tax
|the imposition of tariffs
|the imposition of a ban
|the imposition of restrictions
|the imposition of fines
|the imposition of fees
|the imposition of controls
|the imposition of rules
|the imposition on businesses
Sinonim
introduction (Neutral; does not necessarily imply force or unfairness.)
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enforcement (Focuses on making rules obeyed, not creating them.)
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levying (Used especially for taxes and fees.)
Antonim
removal (Taking away a rule, tax, or restriction.)
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repeal (Official cancellation of a law or rule.)
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lifting (Ending a restriction or ban.)
Tema
government
|law
|business
|politics
Definisi
The act of making people follow a new rule or pay a new tax.
The act or process of officially forcing something to be accepted, especially a rule, tax, duty, or penalty.
KATA BENDA
C2
FORMAL
3
Pola penggunaan:
[an] imposition(s) on [someone/something]
Small businesses complained about the latest impositions on hiring.
A kisvállalkozások a munkaerő-felvétellel kapcsolatos legújabb terhekre panaszkodtak.
The policy adds new impositions without clear benefits.
Az intézkedés egyértelmű előnyök nélkül újabb terheket vezet be.
Voters were promised fewer impositions and lower costs.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The new fee is an imposition on students.
Az új díj pluszteher a diákok számára.
They want to reduce impositions on small shops.
Csökkenteni akarják a kisboltokra nehezedő terheket.
Kesalahan umum:
This sense is more formal and less common; learners may prefer “tax,” “fee,” “rule,” or “requirement” in everyday speech.
Arti
a rule or tax that is imposed
Kolokasi
new impositions
|fiscal impositions
|regulatory impositions
|unfair impositions
|government impositions
|legal impositions
|impositions on business
|impositions on citizens
|administrative impositions
|costly impositions
Sinonim
tax (Most common everyday word; specifically about money paid to government.)
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requirement (Broader; includes non-financial obligations.)
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restriction (Specifically limits what people can do.)
Antonim
exemption (Freedom from a tax, rule, or requirement.)
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freedom (Lack of imposed limits or obligations.)
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choice (Doing something voluntarily rather than under obligation.)
Tema
government
|law
|business
Definisi
A tax or rule that someone makes you accept.
A rule, tax, duty, or other requirement that has been officially imposed.
KATA BENDA
C2
FORMAL
4
csalás
B1
megtévesztés
C1
Pola penggunaan:
an imposition (on [someone])
The “miracle cure” turned out to be an imposition on desperate patients.
A „csodaszer” végül csalásnak bizonyult, amely kétségbeesett betegeket vert át.
He admitted the story was an imposition meant to impress his friends.
Beismerte, hogy a történet csak egy átverés volt, amellyel a barátait akarta lenyűgözni.
The newspaper apologized for repeating the imposition without checking the facts.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The email was an imposition to steal money.
Az e-mail egy pénzszerzésre kitalált csalás volt.
It was just an imposition, not a real offer.
Ez csak megtévesztés volt, nem valódi ajánlat.
Kesalahan umum:
This meaning is relatively rare in modern everyday English; learners may instead use “trick,” “scam,” or “hoax.”
Arti
a trick or dishonest deception
Kolokasi
a cruel imposition
|a deliberate imposition
|a complete imposition
|an imposition on the public
|practice impositions
|play an imposition
|expose the imposition
|see through the imposition
Sinonim
hoax (Often a public trick meant to be believed.)
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scam (Usually done to get money or advantage.)
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fraud (More legal/formal; often involves documents or financial deception.)
Antonim
truth (What is real or accurate, not deceptive.)
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honesty (The quality of being truthful and not misleading.)
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revelation (Making the real facts known rather than hiding them.)
Tema
social
|crime
|media
Definisi
A trick that fools someone.
A dishonest trick or deception that makes someone believe something untrue or accept something unfair.
KATA BENDA
C2
TECHNICAL
5
oldalkilövés
C2
Pola penggunaan:
imposition for [a booklet/catalog/book]
The designer checked the imposition to make sure the booklet would fold correctly.
A tervező ellenőrizte az oldalkilövést, hogy a füzet megfelelően hajtható legyen.
A simple error in imposition can swap the order of pages in the final print.
Az oldalkilövés egy apró hibája felcserélheti az oldalak sorrendjét a kész nyomatban.
The print shop adjusted the imposition to fit more pages per sheet.
Kesalahan umum:
This technical sense is different from the common “burden” sense; it is mainly used in printing and graphic design.
Arti
page layout for printing sheets
Kolokasi
page imposition
|printer's imposition
|sheet imposition
|imposition layout
|imposition settings
|imposition software
|imposition scheme
|imposition template
|perfect-bound imposition
|booklet imposition
Sinonim
pagination (Related, but usually means numbering/ordering pages, not arranging them on a printing sheet.)
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layout (Broader term; not specific to print-sheet arrangement.)
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prepress planning (Wider process that includes imposition.)
Antonim
disorder (Pages not arranged correctly.)
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misalignment (Incorrect placement; not a direct opposite but contrasts with correct setup.)
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randomization (Lack of planned order.)
Tema
technology
|media
|design
Definisi
In printing, placing pages on a sheet in the right order.
In printing, the arrangement of pages on a sheet so that they appear in the correct order after folding, cutting, and binding.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
imposition
IPA
GB/ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən/
US/ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən/
Suku kata & tekanan
im - pos - i - tion (4 suku kata)
Stress on 3rd syllable (i)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: imposition
- Plural: imposition, impositions
Kata terkait
Forms
impositions
noun
Core family
impose
verb B1
imposing
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unimposing
adjective
Advanced or less common
imposingly
adverb
Ungkapan
feel like an imposition
1/fˈil lˈaɪk ən ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
feel you are bothering someone
To feel bad because you think you are causing trouble for someone.
Contoh
- I didn’t want to call again—I was starting to feel like an imposition.
- She stayed in a hotel because she didn’t want to feel like an imposition on her relatives.
- When you’re recovering, it’s easy to feel like an imposition even when people are glad to help.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I feel like an imposition when I ask for help.
- He felt like an imposition on his friends.
it’s no imposition.
1/ˈɪts nˈoʊ ˌɪmpəzˈɪʃən ‖/
fixed phrase
it’s no trouble for me
You say this to mean “I don’t mind doing it.”
Contoh
- “Thanks for picking me up.” “It’s no imposition—happy to help.”
- If you need a place to stay, it’s no imposition.
- Please ask if you’re stuck; it’s no imposition at all.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- It’s no imposition—I can help you.
- It’s no imposition to drive you home.