tariff — a tax or duty to be paid on imported or exported goods
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tax or duty to be paid on imported or exported goods
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtærɪf/
Korean meaning: 수입품이나 수출품에 부과하는 관세
Korean pronunciation: 태-리프 (강세: 태)
Example Sentences
- The new tariff made Korean smartphones so expensive that even my wallet started crying.
- Countries often use tariffs to protect their domestic industries.
- The tariff on coffee beans was so high that my morning routine became a luxury experience.
tariff
NOUN//ˈtærɪf//
a tax or duty to be paid on imported or exported goods
Tax on imported goods
The sheriff stands stiff, collecting the tariff!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
아랍어 'ta'rif(알림, 공지)'에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '가격표'나 '요금표'를 의미했습니다. 중세 시대 지중해 무역에서 상품 가격을 알리는 표에서 시작되어, 나중에 관세라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The new tariff made Korean smartphones so expensive that even my wallet started crying.”
“Countries often use tariffs to protect their domestic industries.”
“The tariff on coffee beans was so high that my morning routine became a luxury experience.”
“Free trade agreements aim to eliminate tariffs between member countries.”
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