extortion

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n. an exorbitant charge
n. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
n. the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

n. 勒索, 敲诈, 强取
[经] 勒索, 强夺

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

extortion 由前缀 ex-（表示“向外”或“出”）和词根 tort（表示“扭曲”或“折磨”）构成，合起来可以理解为“通过扭曲或施压来获取利益”。

例句

1. The detective was called to investigate a case of extortion in the city.

警探被叫去调查城市中的一起敲诈案件。

2. He faced serious charges after being caught in an extortion scheme.

他在一次敲诈计划中被抓到，面临严重指控。

3. The victim reported the extortion to the police immediately.

受害者立即向警方报告了敲诈行为。