| 单词 | tax |
| 释义 | tax n. & v. --n 1. a contribution to State revenue compulsorily levied on individuals, property, or businesses (often foll. by on: a tax on luxury goods). 2. (usu. foll. by on, upon) a strain or heavy demand; an oppressive or burdensome obligation. --vtr. 1. impose a tax on (persons or goods etc.). 2. deduct tax from (income etc.). 3. make heavy demands on (a person's powers or resources etc.) (you really tax my patience). 4. (foll. by with) confront (a person) with a wrongdoing etc. 5. call to account. 6. Law examine and assess (costs etc.). Phrases and idioms tax avoidance the arrangement of financial affairs to minimize payment of tax. tax-deductible (of expenditure) that may be paid out of income before the deduction of income tax. tax disc Brit. a paper disc displayed on the windscreen of a motor vehicle, certifying payment of excise duty. tax evasion the illegal non-payment or underpayment of income tax. tax-free exempt from taxes. tax haven a country etc. where income tax is low. tax return a declaration of income for taxation purposes. tax shelter a means of organizing business affairs to minimize payment of tax. tax year see financial year. Derivatives taxable adj. taxer n. taxless adj. Etymology: ME f. OF taxer f. L taxare censure, charge, compute, perh. f. Gk tasso fix |
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