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Meaning of 聚敛

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liǎn (Trad.: 聚斂)
to accumulate; to gather; to amass wealth by heavy taxation or other unscrupulous means; (science) convergent
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Synonym: 剥削 榨取 搜括
Example Sentences
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They amassed huge wealth by plundering the colonies.
2
After amassing fortunes, early employees start walking out the door.
3
447
In 447 BC, he committed the new empire and its wealth to its construction.
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Family and clan were the way in which people amassed and preserved property - they were your security in life.
5
Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provision her meat in the summer, and gather her food in the harvest.