The revenue laws, therefore, become gradually more and more severe.

因此，收入法逐渐变得越来越严厉。

The new revenue law meant that federal officers would now come into the homes of the people, measure their liquor, and take the tax out of their pockets.

新的收入法意味着联邦官员现在可以进入人民的家中，测量他们的酒量，并从他们的口袋里扣税。