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poll tax

/ˈpəʊl tæks/

翻译: 指按人头固定征收的税,即人头税;在英国历史上特指1989年苏格兰、1990年英格兰和威尔士推行的「社区收费」,因极不受欢迎引发大规模抗议,后被取代。

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/ˈpəʊl tæks/C1formalbritishpolitical已废弃
  • zh指按人头固定征收的税,即人头税;在英国历史上特指1989年苏格兰、1990年英格兰和威尔士推行的「社区收费」,因极不受欢迎引发大规模抗议,后被取代。

A historical flat-rate tax per adult, officially known as the Community Charge, introduced in Scotland in 1989 and in England and Wales in 1990, which was highly unpopular and led to widespread protests before being replaced.

  1. Fixed tax per personC1formalbritish

    A tax of a fixed amount per person, levied on adults, often used historically to fund local government.

    zh人头税

    • The poll tax was introduced in England in the 14th century.
    • The community protested against the unfair poll tax.
    • Historians study the poll tax as a cause of the Peasants' Revolt.
  2. Community chargeC1formalbritish

    A controversial flat-rate tax per adult, introduced in Scotland in 1989 and in England and Wales in 1990, replaced by the council tax.

    zh人头税

    • The poll tax led to widespread protests across the UK.
    • Many people refused to pay the poll tax.
    • The government eventually abolished the poll tax due to public opposition.