foist
UK/fɒist/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
v.
To force something unwanted on someone; to pass off something inferior as genuine
强行加于，硬塞给；以次充好
Root Breakdown
Loanwordfoistother
=foist
Common Collocations
- 1.foist upon强加于
- 2.foist off on把……推给
Example Sentences
- 1.
The salesman tried to foist fake merchandise on unsuspecting customers.
- 2.
She refused to let her parents foist their decisions on her.