| 单词 | water rate |
| 释义 | > as lemmaswater rate water rate n. a charge made for use of a public water supply; in later use usually in plural. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > fees and taxes > impost, due, or tax > local or municipal taxes or dues > [noun] > rates > for water water rent1707 water rate1767 1767 Public Advertiser 12 May (advt.) A Substantial well-built-Dwelling House,..subject to a Ground Rent of not more than 6s. and 8d. per Year, and exempt from Scavenger and Water Rate. 1837 C. Dickens Pickwick Papers xxvii. 280 ‘What d'ye think it [sc. the money] was all for?’... ‘For the shepherd's water-rate, Sammy.’ 1923 Boys' Life May 20/2 The government secures part of its expenses in other ways, such as the sale of public lands, receipts from the post-office, water rates, and payments for other services. 2006 Daily Tel. 7 June 19/4 Our bills were less than half the old water rates, despite the increased consumption with laundry and washing up. < as lemmas |
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