Expectations have faded that european officials will be able once again contain greece 's problems and avoid a destabilizing default that would inflict losses on banks holding greek debt .
Eg. we should inflict severe chastisement on criminals .
我们应该对罪犯施加严厉的惩罚。
But I don 't propose to inflict our rehearsals on you .
但是我也不想让我们乐团的演奏打扰到您。
Don 't inflict your ideas on me .
别把你的想法强加于我。
Other countries have recalibrated the balance between freedom and security in the face of terrorists who want to inflict mass casualties on civilians .
在面对那些意欲使平民遭受大规模伤亡的恐怖分子时,其他国家都在自由与安全之间找到了新的平衡点。
Inflicting or intended to inflict punishment .
惩罚性的或目的在于惩罚的。
I knew he intended to inflict damage .
我知道他故意制造破坏。
But more recent increases have pushed the rate up to a level where it may inflict damage .
不过,最近这几次提高标准已经使其达到了一个可能引起危害的水平。
But why should a decision to inflict losses on banks help market sentiment on italy now ?