imposing

动词 impose:

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

形容词 imposing:

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

1. The judge imposed a fine of ten dollars on him.
   法官判他罚款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!"
   和善的夫子不待我问，就对我说：“看那个正在走来的伟大的灵魂，他仿佛一点不因痛苦而流泪：他还保持着一副怎样堂皇的外貌啊！
3. She'd never think of imposing herself.
   她决不想勉强别人接纳自己。
4. I hope it's not imposing on you/your hospitality, but could I stay to dinner?
   我可以在您这儿吃顿饭吗? 不过希望不要使您为难[觉得我不知趣].
5. Imposing a lenient sentence for such a serious crime sets a dangerous precedent.
   对这样严重的罪行轻判就开了个危险的先例。

im.pos.ing

adj.（形容词）
Impressive, as by virtue of size, bearing, or power:
使印象深刻的：因其规模、气势或力量而给人印象深刻的：
例句：
the monarch`s imposing presence.See Synonyms at grand
君主威严的仪容参见 grand

【引伸】
impos.ingly
adv.（副词）