tariffs
tariffs — 名詞
- tariffssingular
- tariffsesplural
1. a tax that a government charges on goods that are brought into the country from
關稅
進口商品課徵的稅
a tax that a government charges on goods that are brought into the country from another country
The government raised tariffs on Chinese steel to protect local factories.
政府對進口的中國鋼鐵提高關稅，以保護國內工廠。
tariff on + product
Irish farmers complained that new tariffs made it harder to sell beef abroad.
愛爾蘭農民抱怨，新的關稅讓牛肉更難外銷。
The trade agreement between Canada and Mexico removed all tariffs on cars.
加拿大與墨西哥之間的貿易協定取消了所有汽車關稅。
remove tariffs; agreement between countries
Anjali's company had to pay high tariffs when shipping electronics from Taipei to London.
Anjali 的公司從臺北運電子產品到倫敦時，必須支付高額關稅。
Critics say that tariffs hurt consumers by raising the price of imported shoes and clothes.
批評者認為關稅會損害消費者利益，因為進口鞋子和衣服的價格會上漲。
- impose tariffs
- raise tariffs
- lower tariffs
- remove tariffs
- tariff on steel
- protective tariffs
- trade tariffs
- duty
more formal term for a tax on imports, often used in official contexts
- levy
broader term for any imposed tax or charge
- customs duty
tax paid at a border on imported goods
- subsidy
government payment that supports domestic industries, the opposite of taxing imports
文法句型
tariff on + goods/product
用法筆記
Usually used in the plural (tariffs) when referring to a system of import taxes rather than a single tax rate.
常見錯誤
2. a list of fixed prices that a business, such as a hotel, a phone company, or a u
收費標準
旅館、公用事業的收費表
a list of fixed prices that a business, such as a hotel, a phone company, or a utility supplier, charges for its services
The hotel's tariff for a standard room includes breakfast and free internet access.
這家旅館標準房的收費標準包含早餐和免費網路。
tariff for + service; hotel context
Gas and electricity suppliers must publish their tariffs clearly on their websites.
天然氣和電力供應商必須在網站上清楚地公布收費標準。
Tuan checked the phone company's tariff before signing up for a new monthly plan.
Tuan 在簽新方案之前，先查了電信公司的收費標準。
Rachid compared the water company's two tariffs and chose the cheaper one for his home.
Rachid 比較了自來水公司的兩種收費標準，為家裡選擇了較便宜的那一種。
compare tariffs; choose a tariff
The spa's tariff lists prices for massages, facials, and other beauty treatments.
這家水療中心的收費標準列出了按摩、臉部護理及其他美容服務的價格。
- hotel tariff
- electricity tariff
- phone tariff
- publish tariffs
- compare tariffs
- choose a tariff
- rate
more common in American English for service prices
- price list
general term for any list of charges
- schedule of charges
very formal, used in business contracts
文法句型
tariff for + service
用法筆記
This sense is more common in British English; in American English 'rate' or 'price list' is used instead.
常見錯誤
3. the fixed minimum amount of punishment set by law for a particular crime, especi
量刑標準
法律規定的最低刑期
the fixed minimum amount of punishment set by law for a particular crime, especially the number of years a person must spend in prison
The judge imposed the maximum tariff of fifteen years for the fraud case.
法官針對這起詐欺案判處最高量刑標準：十五年徒刑。
tariff for + crime; legal context
Under the new law, the tariff for armed robbery was extended to life imprisonment.
根據新法，持械搶劫的量刑標準已延長至終身監禁。
Beatriz argued in court that the tariff for petty theft was too harsh given the circumstances.
Beatriz 在法庭上主張，鑑於實際情況，竊盜罪的量刑標準過於嚴苛。
The Sentencing Council published new tariff guidelines to help judges decide fair sentences.
量刑委員會公布了新的量刑標準指南，幫助法官做出公正判決。
tariff guidelines; help judges
Kian received a reduced tariff because he pleaded guilty at the first opportunity.
Kian 因為在第一次出庭時就認罪，獲得了較低的量刑標準。
- set a tariff
- impose a tariff
- tariff for murder
- minimum tariff
- full-life tariff
- sentence
general term for punishment given by a court
- mandatory minimum
US equivalent for a fixed minimum prison term
- term
the period of time a prisoner must serve
文法句型
tariff for + crime
用法筆記
This sense is specific to British law; in American English the equivalent term is 'mandatory minimum sentence' or 'sentencing guideline'.
常見錯誤
tariffs — 動詞
- tariffspresent simple I / you / we / they
- tariffses3rd person singular
- tariffsing-ing form
- tariffsedpast simple
1. to place a tax on goods coming into a country from abroad; to charge a tariff on
徵收關稅
對進口商品課稅
to place a tax on goods coming into a country from abroad; to charge a tariff on imported products
Taiwanese steel was tariffed at 25% when it entered the US market.
臺灣鋼鐵進入美國市場時被課徵了 25% 的關稅。
passive: was tariffed at + percentage
Last year, Beijing tariffed all imported solar panels above a certain quota.
去年，北京政府對超過一定配額的所有進口太陽能板徵收關稅。
When Japanese cars were tariffed at 10%, Toyota accelerated its US factory expansion.
日本汽車被課徵 10% 的關稅後，Toyota 加快了在美國設廠的進度。
The government tariffed imported cars to encourage people to buy cars made at home.
政府對進口汽車徵收關稅，以鼓勵民眾購買國產車。
passive: tariffed + product
The European Union tariffed Chinese textiles after an anti-dumping investigation.
歐盟在反傾銷調查後，對中國紡織品徵收關稅。
past tense: tariffed + [product]
- tariff imports
- tariff goods
- tariff steel
- levy
similar meaning but broader; can apply to any tax, not just imports
- impose a tariff on
phrasal equivalent; more natural in everyday use
- deregulate
to remove trade restrictions, the opposite of adding tariffs
文法句型
tariff + goods
用法筆記
The verb form is much less common than the noun; 'impose tariffs on' or 'place tariffs on' is preferred in most contexts.