施加 (shī jiā) — to exert, to apply (pressure, influence, force, etc.)
Definition
施加 is a formal written verb meaning to apply or exert (pressure, influence, force) on something or someone. It needs an object — usually 压力, 影响, or 惩罚 — unlike 用力 ('exert oneself'), which stands alone for physical effort.
verb
to exertto apply (pressure, influence, force, etc.)
Examples
- 施加。Fù mǔ bú yīng gāi duì hái zi shī jiā guò duō de yā lì.Parents should not exert too much pressure on their children.
- 施加。Zhè ge zhèng cè duì dāng dì jīng jì shī jiā le jī jí yǐng xiǎng.This policy has exerted a positive influence on the local economy.
- 施加。Jǐng fāng duì xián yí rén shī jiā le xīn lǐ zhàn shù.The police applied psychological tactics to the suspect.
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