excise
US /ˈek.saɪz/
UK /ˈek.saɪz/
动词
切除, 删除
to remove (something) by cutting it out
示例:
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The surgeon had to excise the tumor from the patient's lung.
外科医生不得不从病人的肺部切除肿瘤。
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Certain passages were excised from the book before publication.
某些段落在出版前从书中删除了。
名词
消费税, 货物税
a tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country, or on licenses granted for certain activities
示例:
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The government increased the excise on tobacco products.
政府提高了烟草产品的消费税。
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Alcohol and fuel are subject to high excise duties.
酒精和燃料需缴纳高额消费税。