
好词典

源自中古英语 'lever',来自古法语 'lever'(意为'举起、征收'),最终源于拉丁语 'levare'(意为'举起、减轻')。
❶ 指政府或权威机构征收税款、费用或罚款等,通常具有强制性。
“The government levied a new tax on luxury goods.”
(政府对奢侈品征收了新税。)
“A fine was levied against the company for violating environmental regulations.”
(该公司因违反环保法规被处以罚款。)
levied on — 表示对某物或某人征收税款、费用等,强调征收的对象。
“Additional taxes were levied on high-income earners.”
(对高收入者征收了额外税款。)
levied against — 通常用于法律或官方场合,表示对某人或组织正式征收罚款或费用。
“Penalties were levied against the contractor for delays.”
(承包商因延误被处以罚款。)