taxing

Describes something that is physically or mentally demanding and tiring.

ruОписывает нечто физически или умственно требовательное и утомительное.esDescribe algo que es física o mentalmente exigente y agotador.frQualifie quelque chose qui exige beaucoup d'effort physique ou mental et qui est épuisant.deBeschreibt etwas, das körperlich oder geistig anstrengend und ermüdend ist und einem viel abverlangt.ptDescreve algo que exige muito esforço físico ou mental e que cansa ou esgota.zh形容某事物在体力或脑力上要求很高，令人感到吃力、疲惫。arيصف شيئًا يتطلب جهدًا بدنيًا أو ذهنيًا كبيرًا ويسبب الإرهاق. ويُستعمل أيضًا للتعبير عن شيء مُجهد ومتعب.

1. Physically or mentally demanding B2 formal

   Requiring a lot of effort, energy, or concentration; exhausting.

   • The marathon was a taxing event for all participants.
   • Her job is mentally taxing due to constant deadlines.
   • Climbing the mountain proved to be a taxing experience.

   ruУтомительныйesagotadorfrépuisant, exigeantdeAnstrengendptExigentezh费力的arمُرهِق

   Synonymes: arduousburdensomedemandingexhaustinggruelinglaboriousonerousstrenuoustiringtough

   Antonymes: easylightsimpletrivialundemanding

2. Financially burdensome C1 formal

   Imposing heavy financial demands or costs.

   • The repairs were a taxing expense for the family.
   • Maintaining the old house became increasingly taxing.
   • The economic crisis made life taxing for small businesses.

   ruФинансово обременительныйesonerosofrcoûteux, onéreuxdeFinanziell belastendptFinanceiramente onerosozh经济负担沉重的arمُثْقِل مالياً

   Synonymes: burdensomecostlyexpensiveheavyonerousoppressive

   Antonymes: affordablecheapeconomicalinexpensive

• more taxing comparative form
• most taxing superlative form

A verb meaning to impose a tax on something or to place a strain or burden on resources.

ruГлагол, означающий наложение налога на что-либо или создание нагрузки или бремени на ресурсы.esVerbo que significa imponer un impuesto o tributo sobre algo, o crear una carga, exigencia o esfuerzo excesivo sobre los recursos, la paciencia o la capacidad de alguien.frVerbe signifiant prélever un impôt ou une taxe sur quelque chose, ou imposer une charge ou un fardeau sur des ressources.deVerb, das bedeutet, eine Steuer auf etwas zu erheben oder jemanden bzw. etwas stark zu belasten oder zu beanspruchen.ptVerbo que significa cobrar imposto sobre algo ou criar uma carga, um fardo ou um esforço excessivo sobre recursos, pessoas ou capacidades.zh动词，指向某物征税，或使资源、精力等承受负担或压力。arفعل يعني فرض ضريبة على شيء ما، أو تحميل عبء أو إرهاق على الموارد أو الشخص.

1. Strain or burden B2 formal

   To put a heavy strain on something or someone, especially resources or abilities.

   • The long hours taxed his strength.
   • The difficult exam taxed the students' knowledge.
   • Climbing the mountain taxed their endurance.

   ruИстощатьessometer a esfuerzofrMettre à rude épreuvedeBelastenptSobrecarregarzh使负担过重arإرهاق

   Synonymes: burdenexhaustoppressoverloadstrainstresstiretryweigh down

   Antonymes: aidassisteasehelplightenrelieveunburden

2. Impose a tax C1 formal

   To require payment of a tax on something.

   • The government plans to tax luxury goods.
   • They tax imported cars heavily.
   • Local authorities tax property based on its value.

   ruОблагать налогомesgravar con impuestosfrimposer une taxedeBesteuernptTributarzh征税arفرض ضريبة

   Synonymes: assesschargeexactimposelevymulcttariff

• taxed past participle
• taxed past simple
• taxing present participle
• taxes third person singular