Inevitably, the Russian cutbacks have inflicted damage on European economies, if only because they've contributed to a steep worldwide hike in energy prices.

不可避免的是，俄罗斯削减能源供应对欧洲经济造成了破坏，这仅仅是因为他们导致了全球能源价格的急剧上涨。

A  torpedo inflicted damage on the Bismarck's rudder, which meant the huge ship could only go around in  circles.

一枚鱼雷损坏了俾斯麦号的舵，这意味着这艘巨舰只能原地打转。

Reduce the hostile chiefs by inflicting damage on them; and make trouble for them, and keep them constantly engaged; hold out specious allurements, and make them rush to any given point.

是故屈诸侯者以害，役诸侯者以业，趋诸侯者以利。