
charges
词源
源自中古英语'charge',来自古法语'charger'(装载,负担),最终源自拉丁语'carricare'(装载),与'car'(车辆)相关。
noun
❶ 指正式提出的指控或控告,通常用于法律或纪律程序中。
“He faces serious charges of fraud.”
(他面临严重的欺诈指控。)
“The police dropped the charges due to lack of evidence.”
(警方因证据不足撤销了指控。)
❶ 指需要支付的费用或款项,通常用于商业或服务场景。
“There are no hidden charges in this contract.”
(这份合同中没有隐藏费用。)
“The bank imposes high charges for international transfers.”
(银行对国际转账收取高额费用。)
verb
❶ 要求支付费用或款项的行为,通常由服务提供方发起。
“The hotel charges $20 per day for parking.”
(这家酒店每天收取20美元停车费。)
“They charge extra for late check-out.”
(延迟退房需额外收费。)
❶ 指正式提出法律指控的行为,通常由执法或司法机构执行。
“The prosecutor decided to charge him with theft.”
(检察官决定以盗窃罪起诉他。)
“Police can charge suspects within 24 hours of arrest.”
(警方可以在逮捕后24小时内起诉嫌疑人。)
常见短语
free of charge — 表示不需要支付任何费用,完全免费的服务或物品。
“The museum offers guided tours free of charge.”
(博物馆提供免费导游服务。)
bring charges against — 正式对某人提出法律指控,启动司法程序。
“The victim decided to bring charges against the attacker.”
(受害者决定对袭击者提出指控。)
service charges — 指某些服务附加的费用,常见于餐饮、酒店等行业。
“A 10% service charge will be added to your bill.”
(账单将加收10%的服务费。)