deduct

Definitions

de- (down, from) + duct (lead) = 'to lead down/away.' Deducting is leading an amount away from a total, leaving less behind. Common in finance and tax.

Common Collocations

• 1.deduct from从……扣除
• 2.tax-deductible可抵税的
• 3.deduct expenses扣除支出

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Tax will be deducted automatically.

• 2.

  You can deduct certain expenses from your income.