| 单词 | tithe |
| 释义 | tithe (once / 1506 pages) nv To tithe is to make a contribution equal to one-tenth of your income, usually to a church or religious institution. Devout church-goers usually tithe, even in years when their finances are very tight. Tithe comes from the Old English word teogotha, which means “tenth.” To tithe is to relinquish one-tenth of your personal income, either as a mandatory contribution, a voluntary donation, or as a levy. In ancient times farmers were required to tithe a portion of their crops. You may suspect that some of the wealthiest members of your church don’t really tithe as expected. WORD FAMILYtithe: tithed, tither, tithes, tithing+/tither: tithers USAGE EXAMPLESThrough the internet, homebound worshippers can watch church services live and contribute through virtual tithing. Washington Times(Nov 27, 2016) Has she been duped, she wonders, into tithing all of her hard-earned money? Washington Post(Nov 24, 2016) He declined to answer whether people gave tithes or offerings to the church. Los Angeles Times(Nov 22, 2016) 1n a levy of one tenth of something Hyper levy a charge imposed and collected 2n an offering of a tenth part of some personal income Hyper offering money contributed to a religious organization 3v pay a tenth of one's income, especially to the church Although she left the church officially, she still tithes Hyper pay give money, usually in exchange for goods or services 4v pay one tenth of; pay tithes on, especially to the church He tithed his income to the Church 5v exact a tithe from The church was tithed Hyper bill, charge demand payment 6v levy a tithe on (produce or a crop) The wool was tithed Hyper impose, levy impose and collect |
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