extortion
名词
UK/ɪkˈstɔː.ʃᵊn/
US/ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃᵊn/
定义 extortion 名词
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
the act of obtaining something, typically money, through force or threats
敲诈；勒索
The company executive is under investigation for alleged extortion.
公司高层因涉嫌敲诈勒索正在接受调查。
The police are working to combat extortion in the local community.
警方正在努力打击当地社区的敲诈勒索行为。
The victims were afraid to report the crime, fearing further extortion.
受害者害怕进一步的敲诈勒索，不敢报案。