English Dictionary

impinge

/ɪmˈpɪnd͡ʒ/

verb

(transitive, now rare) To make a physical impact on. / (intransitive, figuratively) To interfere with. / (intransitive, figuratively) To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.

The construction noise impinges on my ability to concentrate.

意味（1）

(transitive, now rare) To make a physical impact on.

Loud noise can impinge on the eardrum, causing temporary hearing damage.

意味（2）

(intransitive, figuratively) To interfere with.

It is astonishing that the meaning of a single declarative sentence enshrined in the Bill of Rights has evaded judicial construction establishing, at a minimum, some bedrock level of state sovereignty upon which the federal government can not impinge.

意味（3）

(intransitive, figuratively) To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.

I have tried, as I hinted, to enlist the co-operation of other capitalists, but experience has taught me that any appeal is futile that does not impinge directly upon cupidity.[…]