exaction
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.
🗣️ 情景例句
It's a real problem, Robbie.
这确实是个问题 Robbie。
The life of the wolf is the death of the lamb.
狼的生就是羔羊的死。
'You needn't be so rude about it,' my wife answered as she looked at herself in the mirror.