early 14c., "imposition of taxes," from Anglo-French taxacioun, Old French taxacion, from Latin taxationem (nominative taxatio) "a rating, valuing, appraisal," noun of action from past participle stem of taxare (see tax (v.)).
权威例句
1. Taxation is not popular in principle, merely acceptable in context.
征税基本上是不受欢迎的,在一定情境中才勉强为人接受。
2. The Chancellor could use the Budget to bring in taxation reforms.
财政大臣可以利用政府年度预算演讲的机会提出税收改革事宜。
3. The result will be higher taxation.
结果将是征收更高的税。
4. Compensation could be made by adjustments to taxation.