Extortion
[ [ik'stɔ:ʃən] ]
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n. 勒索, 敲诈, 强取\\n[经] 勒索, 强夺
📝 例句
extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information.
用威胁散布诋毁他人的信息来获取钱财。
the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty.
他的敲诈行为触犯了法律。
He faces trial on extortion charges.
他将因被指控敲诈而受审。
He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit extortion.
他供认了犯有合谋敲诈罪。
They were aggrieved by oppression and extortion.
他们遭受压迫与榨取的痛苦。
✅ 同义词
📖 牛津释义
extortion
n
1 [U] action of extorting 强夺; 强抢; 勒索; 敲诈
obtain money by extortion 勒索金钱.
2 [C] instance of this 强夺; 强抢;勒索; 敲诈.
🗣️ 情景例句
He had blond hair.
他原来是金色头发 。
A wonder lasts but nine days.
新鲜事儿不久长。
There's no need for that. We'll have dinner another time.
不必为那件事惭愧。我们改个时间再共进晚餐吧。