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vt. 把…强加给;使遭受(损伤,痛苦等),使承担(负担等)

拆分: in-加强意义 + -flict-打击

例:
The typhoon inflicted serious damage on the city. 台风对这座城市造成了严重的破坏
The teacher inflicted punishment upon her. 老师处罚了她