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exaction

n.勒索,苛求

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act=to act(行动)

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exaction


/ɪg'zækʃn; ɪˇ`zækʃən/
n (fml 文)
1 (a) [U] action of exacting money, etc (对金钱等的)强索, 强求
*the exaction of income tax 强徵所得税.
(b) [C] something that is exacted, esp a tax that is considered to be too high 强索之物; (尤指)苛税
*unreasonable exactions 不合理的苛捐杂税.
2 [C] great demand (on one's time, strength, etc) (对某人时间、精力等的)极大需求
*the exactions of a senior post in government 在政府中任高职要日理万机.