Definitions
n. The authority or place checking goods entering a country
海关
n. Taxes charged on goods brought into a country
关税
n. Traditional practices shared by a community or social group
风俗；习俗
Example
We opened our suitcases for inspection at customs.
我们在海关打开行李箱接受检查。
More efficient customs procedures can reduce delays at borders and support international trade without weakening security.
更高效的海关程序可以减少边境延误，在不削弱安全保障的情况下促进国际贸易。
Collocations
- go through customs
- customs officer
- customs duty
- local customs
Word family
- custom (n.)
- customary (adj.)
- customarily (adv.)
Usage tip
表示海关时保留词尾s；custom单数不表示海关。
FAQ
- What does customs mean?
- The authority or place checking goods entering a country Taxes charged on goods brought into a country Traditional practices shared by a community or social group
- How is customs pronounced?
- UK /ˈkʌstəmz/, US /ˈkʌstəmz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
