extortion

extortion

[ik'stɔ:ʃən]

n.强取, 敲诈, 勒索

例句与用法：

A dishonest business or practice, especially one that obtains money through fraud or extortion.

敲诈不诚实的生意或行为，尤指通过欺诈或勒索得到钱

Excessive or unjust demand; extortion.

强索过分的或不公正的要求; 勒索

词形变化：

形容词: extor-tionary | 名词: extortionist |

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n.

1. 敲诈; 勒索; 强求[U][C]

He faces trial on extortion charges.

他将因被指控敲诈而受审。

2. 被勒索的财物[C]