excise
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/ˈeksaɪz/
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/ˈeksaɪz/
A tax that the government charges on certain goods produced, sold, or used in the country.
The government collects excise on tobacco and alcohol.
政府对烟草和酒精征收消费税。
To cut out or remove something completely.
The doctor decided to excise the mole to check for cancer.
医生决定切除痣以检查癌症。