Word
inflictive
/inˈfliktiv/
adjective
造成伤害的；施加痛苦的；惩罚性的
核心释义
Relating to, involving, or causing infliction
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施加痛苦的；与施加痛苦有关的。
Of, pertaining to or causing infliction
施加痛苦的；与施加痛苦有关的。；加以打击的；使人难过的
用法In use
The principal opposed the use of inflictive punishments in the school.
用法提示：这里 inflictive 作形容词，修饰 punishments，表示“造成痛苦的、惩罚性的”。
His inflictive sarcasm made everyone at the dinner table uncomfortable.
用法提示：inflictive 作形容词，修饰 sarcasm，表示“带刺的、使人痛苦的”。
The nurse described the treatment as inflictive, though it would help him recover.
用法提示：inflictive 作表语补语，表示“会引起痛苦的”。
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