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levied

UK //ˈlev.id//US //ˈlev.id//

词源

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')。

verb

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。)

同义词:imposed, charged, collected, assessed, exacted

常见短语

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。)