Singaporean Mandarin Database
This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)
释义
名词
外国车辆入境新加坡时所需申请的准证。也称 “车辆入境准证”。
DEFINITION
Noun
A permit required for foreign vehicles to enter Singapore. Also known in Mandarin as “车辆入境准证”.
由来
- 英语 “Vehicle Entry Permit” 的意译。
- 新加坡陆路交通管理局 (Land Transport Authority，简称 “陆交局”) 在1973年推出了汽车入境准证政策。
- 这一政策是为了平衡外国车辆和新加坡注册的车辆在新加坡行驶的费用。
- 入境新加坡的外国车辆每14天需更新汽车入境准证。
- 驾车人士可到陆交局的 OneMotoring 网站申请汽车入境准证。申请准证的费用根据车型与出入境的时长而有所差异。
ETYMOLOGY
- The Mandarin term “汽车入境准证” is a paraphrase of the English term “Vehicle Entry Permit”.
- The Land Transport Authority (LTA) implemented the VEP policy in 1973.
- The purpose of the policy is to match the cost of driving in Singapore for foreign vehicles with that of vehicles registered in Singapore.
- Foreign vehicles that enter Singapore are required to renew their VEP every 14 days.
- Motorists apply for VEPs on LTA’s OneMotoring website. The application fee varies according to vehicle type and length of stay.
例句
同时，从下星期一起至本月31日，外国汽车入境准证收费计划平日结束收费时间，也将从晚上7时提前到中午12时。(《新明日报》，3/12/2004)
SAMPLE SENTENCE
From next Monday to the end of the month, the cut-off time for making Vehicle Entry Permit payments on weekdays will be brought forward from 7 pm to 12 noon. (Shin Min Daily News, 3/12/2004)
TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS