单词 poundage 释义 poundage n[U] 1 charge of a certain sum (eg 5p) per pound in value (1) 按每英镑价值所付的费用(如 5 便士); 每英镑收费. 2 (a) charge of a certain sum (eg 5p) per pound in weight (1 lb) 按每磅重量所付的费用(如5便士); 每磅收费. (b) cha...
单词 poundage 释义 ▪ I. poundage1|pandd|Also 5 pundage, 5–7 pondage, 7 powndage.[f. pound n.1 + -age; hence med. (Anglo-) L. pondgium.]1. An impost, duty, or tax of so much per pound sterling on merchandise; spec. a subsidy, usually of 12 pence in the...