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exempts

UK //ɪɡˈzɛmpts//US //ɪɡˈzɛmpts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'exemptus'(被移除的),由 'ex-'(出)和 'emere'(拿)组成,14世纪进入英语。

verb

❶ 免除某人的责任或义务,使其不必遵守通常的规定或要求。常用于法律、税务等正式场合。

“The new law exempts small businesses from paying certain taxes.”

(新法律免除了小企业缴纳某些税款的责任。)

“Students with disabilities are exempted from taking the physical education test.”

(残疾学生可以免修体育测试。)

同义词:excuses, spares, releases, frees, discharges

常见短语

exempt from — 表示免除某种义务或要求,后面通常接具体免除的内容。

“Volunteers are exempt from membership fees at the club.”

(志愿者可以免除俱乐部的会员费。)