Bracket Creep

中文含义：括号蠕变，指由于通货膨胀等原因导致收入水平逐渐升高但税收标准未随之调整而导致纳税人应缴纳的税款上升。

英语词性：noun

美式音标： /ˈbrækɪt krip/

同义词：fiscal drag, bracket creep tax, inflation tax

易混淆单词：bracket creep与bracket creep tax意思相同。

双语例句：

  • The middle class is particularly hit by bracket creep, as their incomes rise steadily over time, moving them into higher tax brackets.
  • 作为收入稳步上升，逐渐进入更高税收档位的中产阶级，括号蠕变对他们冲击尤为严重。
  • Due to inflation, many workers now fall into higher tax brackets, thanks to bracket creep.
  • 由于通货膨胀，许多工人现在都因括号蠕变而掉入更高的税档。