usury

名词

UK/ˈjuː.ʒᵊr.i/
US/ˈjuː.ʒɚ.i/

定义 usury 名词

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    The practice of lending money at an excessively high interest rate.

    指以極高的利率放貸的行為。

    • Usury is considered an illegal activity in many countries.

      高利貸在許多國家被認為是非法活動。

    • He is deeply in debt because of usury.

      他因為高利貸而負債累累。

    • The government is working to combat usury practices.

      政府正在努力打擊高利貸行為。