A levy is a sum of money that you have to pay, for example as a tax to the government.
例句
...an annual motorway levy on all drivers.以所有司机为征收对象的高速公路年税
VERB
征收，课征（税款等）
If a government or organization levies a tax or other sum of money, it demands it from people or organizations.
例句
They levied religious taxes on Christian commercial transactions...他们对基督徒的商业交易征收宗教税。Taxes should not be levied without the authority of Parliament.未经议会授权不得征税。
英汉词典释义
vt.
征收(税收等)
The judge levied a ten thousand dollars fine against the factory for polluting the river.因该厂污染河流, 法官处以罚款一万美元。
发动(战争)；开(战)
Nazi Gemany levied war upon the Soviet Union.纳粹德国向苏联发动战争。
n.
征收; 征税
A direct food levy was imposed by the local government.地方政府征收了食品税。