In the late 17th century, a tax was introduced on malt, the basic ingredient of beer.

在17世纪晚期，麦芽税被引入。麦芽是啤酒的基本成分。

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The consumption of beer went down when tax on it was raised.

当啤酒税提高时，啤酒的消耗量就降低了。

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In early July, customs officials increased 10 % consumer tax on restaurants and shops like beer shop, coffee shops and soup shops, resulting in the loss of customers.

在七月上旬，海关官员就对诸如啤酒店、咖啡店和羹汤店等等饭馆和店铺增加了10%的消费税，这个税收导致了消费者流失。

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The government has also submitted legislation that would increase the excise tax on beer by an average of 50 percent per year from 2010 to 2012.

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The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) claims the tax on beer has risen by 42% since the escalator was introduced, which Mr Griffiths described as "simply unsustainable".

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The biggest source of federal revenue throughout the New Deal was the excise tax on beer, cigarettes, soft drinks, chewing gum, radios and other cheap pleasures enjoyed disproportionately by middle class and poor people.

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New Yorkers would face tax hikes on beer, wine, non-diet soft drinks, and digital services like iTunes downloads.

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