Extortion
[ [ik'stɔ:ʃən] ]
出国 Abroad
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
I have a daughter.
我有一个女儿。
It doesn't make any difference.
都一样。
That's the doorbell, said Ann's mother. They're here!
“门铃响了，”安的母亲说。“他们来啦！”