動(dòng)詞 impose:

1. compel to behave in a certain way
   同義詞：enforce, impose
2. impose something unpleasant
   同義詞：inflict, bring down, visit, impose
3. impose and collect
   同義詞：levy, impose

形容詞 imposing:

1. impressive in appearance
   同義詞：baronial, noble, stately
2. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
   同義詞：distinguished, grand, magisterial

1. The judge imposed a fine of ten dollars on him.
   法官判他罰款10 美元。
2. And the good master, without my asking him, said, "Look at that imposing one approaching, who does not shed a single tear of pain: what majesty he still maintains down there!"
   和善的夫子不待我問(wèn)，就對(duì)我說(shuō)：“看那個(gè)正在走來(lái)的偉大的靈魂，他仿佛一點(diǎn)不因痛苦而流淚：他還保持著一副怎樣堂皇的外貌??！
3. She'd never think of imposing herself.
   她決不想勉強(qiáng)別人接納自己。
4. I hope it's not imposing on you/your hospitality, but could I stay to dinner?
   我可以在您這兒吃頓飯嗎? 不過(guò)希望不要使您為難[覺(jué)得我不知趣].
5. Imposing a lenient sentence for such a serious crime sets a dangerous precedent.
   對(duì)這樣嚴(yán)重的罪行輕判就開(kāi)了個(gè)危險(xiǎn)的先例。

im.pos.ing

adj.（形容詞）
Impressive, as by virtue of size, bearing, or power:
使印象深刻的：因其規(guī)模、氣勢(shì)或力量而給人印象深刻的：
例句：
the monarch`s imposing presence.See Synonyms at grand
君主威嚴(yán)的儀容參見(jiàn) grand

【引伸】
impos.ingly
adv.（副詞）