exaction
US /ɪɡˈzæk.ʃən/
UK /ɪɡˈzæk.ʃən/
名词
1.
勒索, 强求, 苛捐杂税
the act of demanding and obtaining something, especially money, by force or authority
示例:
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The government's exaction of high taxes led to public unrest.
政府勒索高额税款导致公众不满。
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He was accused of illegal exaction of fees.
他被指控非法勒索费用。
2.
勒索物, 苛捐杂税, 贡品
something exacted; a tribute or tax levied by force
示例:
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The villagers suffered under the heavy exactions of the warlord.
村民们在军阀的沉重勒索下受苦。
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Historical records detail the various exactions imposed on the populace.
历史记录详细记载了对民众施加的各种勒索。