tariff
Translation
tariff, duty, tax, price list
Examples
The government imposed a new tariff on steel.
The government imposed a new tariff on steel.
Please check the hotel's tariff for room prices.
Please check the hotel's tariff for room prices.
Grammar Patterns
a tariff on ((sth.)) There is a high tariff on imported cars.
to impose a tariff The country decided to impose a tariff.
Similar Words
Synonyms: duty, tax, levy, charge, price list
Etymology
From Italian 'tariffa', from Arabic 'ta'rifa' meaning 'notification, list of fees to be paid'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'terrific' price you have to pay as a tax (tariff).