assess

tax, impose, assess

动词 assess:

1. place a value on; judge the worth of something
   同义词：measure, evaluate, valuate, appraise, value
2. charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
3. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
   同义词：tax
4. estimate the value of (property) for taxation

1. Meanwhile, I am arranging for Mr. Smith, one of our inspectors, to call and assess the damage.
   本人同时正安排我行检查员史密斯先生，拜访阁下并计算损失。
2. She look at the house and assess its market value.
   他看了看房子并估算了其市场价值。

as.sess

v.tr.（及物动词）
as.sessed,as.sess.ing,as.sess.es
To estimate the value of (property) for taxation.
估价：为征税估定（财产）的价值
To set or determine the amount of (a payment, such as a tax or fine).
确定金额：确定或决定（某项付费，如税或罚款）的金额
To charge (a person or property) with a special payment, such as a tax or fine.
征税：对（某人或财产）征收特殊费用，如税或罚款
To determine the value, significance, or extent of; appraise.See Synonyms at estimate
评价：评估某事物的价值，意义或程度；评估参见 estimate

来源：
Middle English assessen
中古英语 assessen
from Old French assesser
源自 古法语 assesser
from Latin assidôre assess- [to sit by as an assistant judge]
源自 拉丁语 assidôre assess- [作为助理法官旁观]
ad- [ad-]
ad- [前缀，表.朝，向.]
sedôre [to sit] * see sed-
sedôre [坐] *参见 sed-

【引伸】
assess.able
adj.（形容词）