extort

動詞

UK/ɪkˈstɔːt/
US/ɪkˈstɔːrt/

定義 extort 動詞

  1. Transitive(及物动词)

    To obtain something through the use of force, threats, or coercion.

    勒索;敲诈

    • The criminal organization had been extorting protection money from local businesses for years.

      该犯罪组织多年来一直向当地企业勒索保护费。

    • He attempted to extort his rival by threatening to reveal a scandal.

      他试图通过威胁揭露丑闻来勒索他的对手。

    • The corrupt official was found to be extorting kickbacks from contractors.

      该腐败官员被发现向承包商勒索回扣。