单词 | customs |
释义 | customs customs // noun [pl.]
1 (usually Customs) the government department that gives permission for goods to be imported and charges taxes on them (import duties); the officials at an airport, etc. that work for this department: The Customs have seized large quantities of cigarettes and tobacco. obtaining customs clearance for the goods (= permission to import them) ◆ clearing the items through customs HELP NOTE American English uses a singular verb with customs in this meaning. ⇨ CUSTOMS AND EXCISE, CUSTOMS OFFICER
2 the place at an airport, etc. where your bags are checked as you come into a country: to go through customs and passport control
3 (Trade ) = CUSTOMS DUTY: paying customs on goods |
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