exempt

exempt

英 [ɪg'zem(p)t; eg-]
　　美 [ɪg'zɛmpt]

vt. 免除；豁免
　　adj. 被免除的；被豁免的
　　n. 免稅者；被免除義務者

v.(動詞)exempt的意思是“使…免除,豁免”,其後常用介詞from來引出免除的內容。

中文詞源：

exempt 免除

ex-, 向外。-em, 拿出，帶出，詞源同example, sample. 即拿出來的，免除或豁免。

例句：

1. The fund was in danger of losing its tax-exempt status.
該基金面臨不再享受免稅待遇的風險。

2. Soldiers were exempt from paying rates.
士兵免繳地方稅。

3. Children under two years are exempt.
兩歲以下兒童免票。

4. Men in college were exempt from military service.
大學在校男生免服兵役。

5. The interest on the money is exempt from tax.
這筆錢的利息免稅。