Extortion
01
敲诈勒索, 勒索
the criminal act of obtaining money, property, or services from someone through coercion, threats, or intimidation
例子
The gang was arrested for extortion after threatening local shopkeepers.
该团伙在威胁当地店主后因敲诈勒索被逮捕。
He committed extortion by demanding cash in exchange for silence.
他通过要求现金以换取沉默而犯下了敲诈勒索罪。
02
敲诈, 勒索
the improper or illegal use of authority to demand or exact money, favors, or benefits from others
例子
The official 's extortion of fees angered the public.
官员对费用的勒索激怒了公众。
He faced charges for extortion by exploiting his position.
他因利用职位进行敲诈勒索而面临指控。
03
勒索, 敲诈
an excessive or unreasonable amount demanded or taken, considered unfair
例子
The landlord 's rent was an extortion compared to market rates.
房东的租金与市场价相比是一种敲诈。
Tourists complained about the extortion for entry tickets.
游客们抱怨入场券的敲诈勒索。
词汇树
extortionate
extortionist
extortion
extort
