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extortion

英 [ɪk'stɔːʃ(ə)n; ek-] 美[ɪk'stɔrʃən]
  • n. 勒索;敲诈;强夺;被勒索的财物

英英释意


1. an exorbitant charge
2. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority);
"the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"
3. the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)