early 15c., "overcharge, charge too much expense," from Old French surcharger "to overload, overburden, overcharge" (12c.), from sur- "over" (see sur- (1)) + chargier "to load" (see charge (v.)). Meaning "make an extra charge on" is from 1885. The noun is also first attested early 15c. Related: Surcharged; surcharging.
权威例句
1. A surcharge of 40 francs was added to our bill.
我们的账单上加了40法郎的附加费.
2. A surcharge is levied on late applications.
迟交的申请要收取附加费.
3. There is a surcharge for excess baggage.
行李超重要交一定的附加费.
4. The government introduced a 15% surcharge on imports.
政府对进口产品加收15%的附加费。
5. We have slashed the National Insurance Surcharge.