Language Point 4
That the future is not something imposed upon us by fate...(Para. 4)
impose on (upon): force on; place on Parents should not impose their own tastes on their children.
父母不应该将自己的爱好强加给孩子。
The higher income taxes imposed on the people by the government last year were very unpopular.
去年政府强加于人民头上的更加高额的税收很不得人心。
The university is unwilling to impose upon students the heavy responsibility of choosing their own courses.
这所大学不愿将选择课程的重大责任强压给学生。
v. 加上,课征,强迫,征收(税款)