tax-evasion

UK/tæks ɪˈveɪʒn/US/tæks ɪˈveɪʒn/

释义

n.

逃税(行为)

词源

概述

该词为复合词,直接由 tax(税)和 evasion(逃避)拼接而成,字面意为“逃避税款”。Tax 源自拉丁语 taxare(评估),引申为政府强制征收的款项;evasion 源自拉丁语 evadere(逃脱),描述规避法律义务的行为。两者结合后,逻辑清晰地指向“通过非法手段避免缴税”的现代含义。

例句

The businessman was charged with tax evasion for hiding his income.

这名商人因隐瞒收入被指控逃税。

Strict laws are in place to prevent tax evasion by corporations.

为防止企业逃税,已制定严格的法律。

She faced severe penalties after being found guilty of tax evasion.

她被判逃税罪名成立后面临严厉处罚。