政府决定对奢侈品征收更高的税。

The government decided to ___tax luxury goods at a higher rate.

照顾生病的老人和年幼的孩子同时进行繁重的工作，这让她的耐心几乎耗尽。

Caring for her sick parent and young child while handling a demanding job ___taxed her patience to the breaking point.

原告律师在法庭上指控被告隐瞒重要证据。

The plaintiff's lawyer ___taxed the defendant with concealing crucial evidence in court.