levy taxes — to impose and collect taxes from citizens or organizations
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to impose and collect taxes from citizens or organizations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlevi ˈtæksɪz/
Korean meaning: 세금을 부과하고 징수하다
Korean pronunciation: **레**비 **택**시즈
Example Sentences
- The king decided to levy taxes on coffee because his wife said it was 'way too addictive for the peasants.'
- Local governments often levy taxes on cigarettes to discourage smoking.
- The mayor threatened to levy a 'bad joke tax' after hearing too many puns at the town meeting.
levy taxes
VERB//ˈlevi ˈtæksɪz//
to impose and collect taxes from citizens or organizations
to impose and collect taxes from citizens or organizations
Heavy taxes bring a bevy of worried citizens
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
levy는 중세 프랑스어 'lever'에서 유래되어 '들어올리다'라는 의미였고, 후에 '군대나 세금을 징수하다'의 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The king decided to levy taxes on coffee because his wife said it was 'way too addictive for the peasants.'”
“Local governments often levy taxes on cigarettes to discourage smoking.”
“The mayor threatened to levy a 'bad joke tax' after hearing too many puns at the town meeting.”
“Companies must comply when governments levy corporate taxes.”
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