noun🔗ShareНалог, пошлинаA tax, tariff or duty that is imposed, especially on merchandise."The increased impost on imported toys made them more expensive in local stores. "Повышенный налог на импортные игрушки сделал их дороже в местных магазинах.economygovernmentpoliticsbusinessfinancecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareГандикап, весThe weight that must be carried by a horse in a race, the handicap."The champion horse, carrying the highest impost of 130 pounds, still managed to win the race. "Чемпионская лошадь, несшая самый большой вес в 130 фунтов, все равно сумела выиграть гонку.sportraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareИмпостThe top part of a column, pillar, pier, wall, etc. that supports an arch."The architect carefully examined the impost of the building's main support pillar. "Архитектор тщательно осмотрел импост главной опорной колонны здания.architecturepartbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading