Definition
施加 (shī jiā) means to exert or apply something abstract like pressure, influence, or force. It is broader than 施压 (shī yā), which specifically means 'apply pressure' (often coercive), and less negative than 强加 (qiáng jiā) 'impose' (something unwanted). It is a formal verb used in written or serious contexts.
verb
to exertto apply (pressure, influence, force, etc.)
Examples
- 施加。Fùmǔ bù yīnggāi duì háizi shī jiā guòduō de yālì.Parents should not exert too much pressure on their children.
- 施加。Zhège zhèngcè duì dāngdì jīngjì shī jiā le jījí yǐngxiǎng.This policy has exerted a positive influence on the local economy.
- 施加。Jǐngfāng duì xiányírén shī jiā le xīnlǐ zhànshù.The police applied psychological tactics to the suspect.
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