* conflict
n. 抵触，冲突，矛盾
conflicts over wage settlements
对工资协议的争执
the conflict between tradition and innovation
传统与革新的冲突

* afflict
v. 使受痛苦，折磨
a country afflicted by famine
一个饱受饥荒之苦的国家
* inflict
v. 使[某人]遭受[不愉快的事]，使承受
The strikes inflicted serious damage on the economy.
罢工给经济造成了巨大的损失
Detectives warned that the man could inflict serious injury.
警探提醒说这些人可能会造成严重伤害