Levy

英语词汇
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词性： v. n.
音标： [ˈlevi]
释义： impose and collect，强制征收，收取[税费]，cause to assemble or enlist in the military[征兵]

Use the word levy as you would use the word tax: “When the state government imposed a levy on soft drinks, thousands of citizens took to the streets in protest.”

The word levy can act as either a verb or a noun in a sentence. The noun levy refers to a charge, such as a tax, fine, or other fee, that is imposed on something. The verb levy is used to describe the act of imposing or collecting the charge. If you need to raise money, for example, you may decide to levy a fine on your family every time you have to make the coffee in the morning. (Be careful though: your family may also take to the streets in protest.)

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eight of the thirteen colonies have levied money… in support of a continental army.

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First, they levied a tax on my client which she did not owe.

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twenty eight to twelve The levy passed!

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.leaves me absolutely no choice but to levy the maximum penalty.

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当然可以，@Tristan。你着重讲解的单词是 “levy”。我们来详细解读一下这个单词，包括它的用法、含义、来历及记忆方法。

含义及用法

  1. 作为动词 (Verb)：

    • Impose and collect (强制征收，收取)：指的是官方或政府对税费、罚款等进行强制征收。例如：
      • “The government decided to levy a new tax on all imported goods.”（政府决定对所有进口商品征收新税。）
    • Cause to assemble or enlist in the military (征兵)：也可以指召集或征募士兵。例如：
      • “During the war, the king levied several thousand troops.”（在战争期间，国王征募了数千名士兵。）

  2. 作为名词 (Noun)：

    • A charge such as a tax, fine or fee (征收额，例如税、罚款或费用)：指由官方或政府征收的费用。例如：
      • “A heavy levy was imposed on luxury goods.”（奢侈品被征收了重税。）

例句

  1. 正式文书：

    • “The city council has approved a new levy on property owners to fund the construction of a new school.”（市议会批准了对房主的新征税，以资助新学校的建设。）
    • “Failure to pay the imposed levies will result in penalties.”（未能支付征收的税款将导致罚款。）

  2. 口语：

    • “They just levied a tax on sugary drinks!”（他们刚刚对含糖饮料征税了！）
    • “The new levy means I’ll have to pay more for my car.”（新征税意味着我的车要多交钱。）

单词来历

“Levy” 这个单词源自拉丁语 “levare”，意为 “to raise, lift up”（抬起，提升），后经由古法语 “levée” 演化而来，最早用于表示征兵和征税的动作。

记忆方法

  1. 联想记忆：可以联想到 “levy” 就像是政府" nâng lên "某种费用，所以有“提升、抬高”之意。
  2. 造句练习：自己造一些句子，结合日常生活中的例子来使记忆更深刻。例如：
    • “The town hall levied a parking fee.”（市政厅对停车征收费用。）
  3. 反复使用：尝试在对话中使用这个单词，可以加深你的记忆并让使用变得自然。

以上就是对单词 “levy” 的详细讲解，如果你有任何其他问题或需要进一步的例子，请随时告诉我！