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 |
详细释义:
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]