imposition

peso, disturbo

Qualcosa che causa lavoro o fastidi in più, soprattutto una richiesta irragionevole.

In inglese semplice: Something that causes someone extra trouble or work, especially an unreasonable request.

• I hope this visit is not an imposition.
• Asking her to work all weekend was an imposition.
• He considered the extra paperwork an unfair imposition.

Come si usa: an imposition on someone (Another overnight visit would be an imposition on our hosts.)

Sinonimi: burden

Espressioni comuni: an unfair imposition, imposition on someone

imposizione

Il costringere le persone ad accettare una regola, un pagamento o una condizione.

In inglese semplice: The act of making people accept a rule, payment, or condition.

• The imposition of a curfew surprised everyone.
• Businesses opposed the imposition of higher taxes.
• The sudden imposition of restrictions delayed our trip.

Come si usa: imposition of something (The imposition of new fees angered residents.); imposition on someone/something (They opposed the imposition of limits on trade.)

Sinonimi: enforcement

Espressioni comuni: imposition of taxes, imposition of restrictions