tax·a·tion /tækˈseɪʃən/ n. 1. 征税，课税 taxation on high incomes 对高收入的征税 be subject to taxation 应课税 be exempt from taxation 免税 The rate of taxation in that country is high (low). 那个国家的税率高(低)。 2. 税，税款；税收 reduce taxation 减税 impose taxation 征税 suffer from heavy taxation 受重税之苦 3. 估定的税额 4. 【律】(诉讼费用的)审定