to extort
01
扭曲, 操纵
to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way
例子
Critics argued the reporter had been skewing her coverage by continuously extorting quotes out of context.
批评者认为，记者通过不断断章取义地引用，扭曲了她的报道。
During the trial, the defense attorney extorted eyewitness testimony to paint his client in a more innocent light.
在审判期间，辩护律师歪曲了目击者的证词，以使他的当事人显得更加无辜。
02
勒索, 强行获取
to illegally obtain money, property, or services from someone through threat of harm or force
例子
Mobsters were known to extort " protection money " from shop owners by threatening violence if they did n't pay up.
众所周知，暴徒通过威胁暴力手段从店主那里勒索“保护费”，如果他们不付钱的话。
Workers claimed their employer had extorted unpaid overtime by threatening to fire anyone who complained.
工人们声称，他们的雇主以解雇任何抱怨的人为威胁，勒索了无薪加班。
