early 15c., "overcharge, charge too much expense," from Old French surcharger "to overload, overburden, overcharge" (12c.), from sur- "over" (see sur- (1)) + chargier "to load" (see charge (v.)). Meaning "make an extra charge on" is from 1885. The noun is also first attested early 15c. Related: Surcharged; surcharging.
例文
1. A surcharge of 40 francs was added to our bill.
私たちの請求書には40フランの追加料金が加算されています。
2.A surcharge is levied on late applications.
遅渡しの申請には追加料金がかかります。
3.There is a surcharge for excess baggage.
荷物は超重要で一定の追加料金を払う.
4.The government introduced a 15% surcharge on imports.
政府は輸入品に15%の追加料金を課している。/
5.We have slashed the National Insurance Surcharge .