extort

ik'stɒ:t

托福雅思GRE Collins 1

v. obtain through intimidation
v. obtain by coercion or intimidation
v. get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner

vt. 勒索, 敲诈, 强要
[医] 外旋

Collins 星级

20,836

BNC 频率

19,443

使用频率

extort由前缀ex-（表示“外”或“从”）和词根tort（来自拉丁语，意思是“扭曲”）组成，整体意思可以理解为“从某人那里扭曲出东西”，即强迫索取。

例句

1. The criminal tried to extort money from the business owner.

这个罪犯试图从商家那里勒索钱财。

2. She was afraid that someone might extort her secrets.

她害怕有人会勒索她的秘密。

3. The police arrested the man for attempting to extort funds from the charity.

警方逮捕了这个试图从慈善机构勒索资金的男子。