surcharge

• 指在标准价格或费用之外额外收取的款项，通常作为附加费、附加税或罚款，也可指因逾期或额外服务而加收的费用。

A noun referring to an extra fee or additional charge added to the standard cost, often as a penalty or for a previously omitted item.

1. Additional feeB2formal

   An extra amount of money added to the usual cost, often as a penalty or for a special service.

   附加费

   • The airline added a fuel surcharge to all tickets.
   • A late payment surcharge was applied to the bill.
   • The hotel charged a surcharge for using the swimming pool.

   同义词add-onextramarkupoverchargepremiumsupplementsurtax

   反义词deductiondiscountrebaterefund

2. Penalty for oversightC1formal

   An additional charge imposed as a penalty for failing to exercise common caution or skill, or for items previously omitted.

   疏忽罚款

   • The contractor had to pay a surcharge for the omitted materials.
   • A surcharge was levied due to the lack of proper safety measures.
   • The insurance policy included a surcharge for the unlisted item.

   同义词fineforfeitforfeituremulctpenalty

   反义词discountrebaterefund

• 动词，指在标准价格或费用之外额外收取费用、附加费或税款。

A verb meaning to impose an additional charge, fee, or tax on something, typically beyond the standard cost.

1. Charge an extra feeB2formalbusiness

   To impose an additional charge, typically for a special service or circumstance.

   收取附加费

   • The hotel surcharged guests for using the minibar.
   • Airlines often surcharge for extra baggage.
   • The restaurant surcharged 10% for large groups.

   同义词assessimposelevytax

   反义词discountrebaterefund

2. Overcharge or rip offB2informal

   To ask an unreasonably high price for something.

   漫天要价

   • The taxi driver surcharged me for the short ride.
   • They surcharged tourists at the souvenir shop.
   • He felt surcharged for the poor quality meal.

   同义词fleecegougeoverchargerip offsoaksting

3. Fill to capacityC1formal

   To fill something, such as a space or venue, to its maximum capacity with people.

   挤满

   • The stadium was surcharged with excited fans.
   • The train was surcharged with commuters during rush hour.
   • The hall was surcharged to the point of discomfort.

   同义词cramcrowdfilljampackstuffthrong

4. Overprint a stamp or banknoteC2formal

   To print a new denomination or value on a postage stamp or banknote.

   加印

   • The postal service surcharged the old stamps with a new value.
   • Collectors value stamps that have been surcharged.
   • The banknote was surcharged due to currency revaluation.

   同义词overprintrevalue

5. Fill excessivelyC1formal

   To fill something to an excessive or overflowing degree.

   使过量填充

   • The reservoir was surcharged with rainwater.
   • The container was surcharged beyond its safe limit.
   • The system was surcharged with too much data.

   同义词clogcramfloodglutoverfilloverloadsaturatestuff

6. OverloadC1formal

   To place too much load or burden on something or someone.

   使超载

   • The truck was surcharged with heavy equipment.
   • The network was surcharged with excessive traffic.
   • He surcharged his schedule with too many tasks.

   同义词burdenencumberoverburdenoverloadtaxweigh down

   反义词disburdeneaselightenrelieveunburden

7. Show an omission in an accountC2formalbusiness

   To indicate a missing credit or entry in a financial account that should have been included.

   指出账目遗漏

   • The auditor surcharged the account for the missing refund.
   • The accountant surcharged the ledger for the overlooked payment.
   • The report surcharged the balance sheet for the unrecorded credit.